The Dubai Courts has taken a momentous step towards fostering cultural diversity and providing comprehensive services by announcing the establishment of its first inheritance department for non-Muslims residing in the emirates. This significant development allows non-Muslims to prepare and execute their wills according to their own laws, offering them a clear legislative framework and ensuring the effective application of their…
The UAE Ministry of Finance recently issued a clarification stating that foreign companies and non-resident juridical persons will be subject to a nine percent corporate tax on income earned from real estate and other immovable property in the UAE. This new regulation applies to both immovable property used for business purposes and property held for investment. Real estate is a…
The UAE Ministry of Finance is actively updating businesses on key tax payment requirements. As the implementation of corporate tax approaches, small businesses in the UAE are receiving significant support. This includes a three-year relief period for eligible small businesses that fall below a specific revenue threshold. Commencing on June 1, the UAE will introduce a uniform corporate tax rate…
A recent development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eliminated the grace period for visit visas issued in Dubai. This means that visitors and tourists must exit the country before their visas expire, or they will face overstay fines. This article provides an overview of the changes and offers guidance for travelers to avoid penalties. Effective from May 15,…
The Writ of Debt is a legal order issued by a court to a debtor, compelling them to pay a specific amount owed to a creditor. This article explores the definition, requirements, process, and implications of the Writ of Debt as outlined in the Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on Civil Procedures (CPL). The Writ of Debt is an…
The Ministry of Finance in the UAE has announced that business owners will be liable for corporate tax only if their annual turnover exceeds Dh1 million ($272,294). This new development, outlined in Cabinet Decision No. (49) of 2023, aims to clarify the application of the corporate tax regime and ensure that only income related to business activities is subject to…
Goumbook, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable living, has recently launched a new campaign called Unisoap UAE in an effort to combat hotel waste. The campaign, which is a collaboration with the France-based non-profit company Unisoap, aims to promote hygiene in vulnerable communities and increase employability in the waste sector while reducing hotel waste. According to Tatiana Antonelli Abella,…
The top ministers of the UAE emphasized the need for an all-inclusive dialogue to drive tangible changes and secure the future of generations to come at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28 UAE). They highlighted the importance of addressing the biggest problems, including access to technologies, access to financing, and an effective mechanism to achieve carbon neutrality across the world.…
On 27 April 2023, Cynthia Trench of Trench & Associates DMCC, had the privilege of attending the International Family Conference in Abu Dhabi, which was arranged by Expatriate Law. Cynthia had the privilege of being a speaker on a Panel of Speakers that was invited to speak about Asset Protection. The panel was expertly headed by Mr Yann Mzarek, a…
The UAE has taken steps to ensure that employees are paid their salaries on time through the implementation of the Wages Protection System (WPS). The WPS is an electronic salary transfer system that requires employers to pay their employees through approved financial institutions. Failure to comply with this requirement has led to more than 3,000 establishments being referred to the…
