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UAE law, explained plainly

We believe in sharing knowledge. These articles explain the laws, procedures and developments our clients ask about, in the UAE and beyond.

Legal articles 20 Jul 2023 4 min read

Arbitration in the UAE

Why parties increasingly choose arbitration over the courts, the arbitration institutions the UAE has built in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and how our offices support clients before DIAC, ICC, DIFC and ADCCAC.

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Legal articles 15 May 2023 4 min read

Advertisements affecting the image of a brand in the UAE

A company circulated an image showing a rival car brand as inferior. Does UAE law allow that, and what can the affected brand do? A look at unfair competition, trademark, media and cybercrime rules.

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Family and inheritance 12 Apr 2023 4 min read

Requirement of will registration in the UAE for expatriates

If a non-Muslim expatriate dies in the UAE without a registered will, the default inheritance rules apply, accounts are frozen and guardianship is decided by the court. Here is why a will matters and what you need to make one.

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Corporate and tax 6 Mar 2023 5 min read

Tax in the UAE: excise tax and VAT

An introduction to the UAE tax system as it was introduced: the Federal Tax Authority, excise tax, value added tax at 5 per cent, the duties of taxable persons and the records they must keep.

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