As per Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 (UAE Labour Law), there are mainly two types of contracts: limited term and Unlimited term contracts. The former one is made for a specific period whereas the latter contract is open ended and doesn’t have any end term. When a contract is executed, it must be performed....Read More
The UAE is a land of opportunities and a large number of expats enter the country for getting employment. The employment law of UAE is specifically designed to protect the interest of both the concerned parties i.e., employer and the employee. The Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 is the principal legislation and it applies...Read More
The UAE is considered as a business friendly destination and one of the prime reasons for the same is the belief that “UAE is tax free”. However, contrary to popular belief, this statement is not completely true and some kind of taxes are levied in the country. In this Article, we will explore the tax...Read More
As per a recent report published by KPMG UAE in 2020, approx 83% of companies are experiencing an alarming rise in cybercrime attacks through phishing, email spams, malware etc. The “Credit card fraud” is also one such offense which has become a prominent method for swindling money. It is a white collar crime wherein the...Read More
In Dubai Emirates, the registration of lease is governed by the Administrative Resolution No. (134) of 2013. This resolution was issued by the Dubai Land Department on 2nd April, 2014. Prior to the issuance of this resolution, there was no uniformity in the provisions relating to the lease registration in the Emirate. This resolution has...Read More
The exchange of goods and services is an integral part of our day to day life. In legal parlance, it is known as contract of sale. It involves the transfer of ownership or any other right in consideration of a predetermined price. In UAE, the contract of sale are mainly governed by three legislations, which...Read More
In recent times, cryptocurrency has gained significant popularity across the globe. When the Bitcoin Phenomenon was introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto, the whole country was alien to it, but now a substantial population of the country, ranging from middle class to higher class, are interested in it. In this article, we will explore the functioning of...Read More
For a business, it is essential to bring new technology, innovations, and practices to stand out in the market. Since all these new practices provide a unique Identity to a business in terms of process, patterns, and designs, it becomes highly important to protect them from the competitors. If the competitor came to know about...Read More
In the UAE, a bank cheque is widely used for commercial transactions. However, with its growing usage, the cases of bounced cheques are also rising rapidly. A bounced cheque, also known as a bad or defective cheque, is considered a serious offence in the country and attracts criminal punishment. Article 401 of Federal law no...Read More
In every civil society, the freedom of speech is not absolute, and a balance is maintained between expressing opinions and maligning a person’s reputation through spreading false narratives or information. The image or reputation of an individual is considered as his/her property, and damaging that property would be an offense of “defamation”. The UAE has...Read More
