Registration of births for children conceived outside the institution of marriage
In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage. The law provides a definitive procedure to register and document births of such children, and establish their legal identity.
Understanding the significant improvements to the VAT Executive Regulations in the UAE.
Introduction The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the UAE recently amended some provisions of the UAE VAT Executive Regulations, particularly Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017, on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on the Value Added Tax (VAT Executive Regulations).
How Does UAE Law Protect Intellectual Property?
Introduction The UAE established an effective legal system to protect both businesses and individual assets, especially those related to intellectual property (IP). The protection of innovative ideas, technological developments, and unique brand identities is largely dependent on intellectual property rights (IPR), which promotes economic expansion and innovation.
Changes Under the New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights
INTRODUCTION A new federal law regarding personal status has been issued by the UAE government on the 1st of October 2024 and which will come into effect on the 15th of April, 2025.
CHANGES UNDER THE NEW PERSONAL STATUS LAW PART 2 | CHILD CUSTODY
INTRODUCTION The UAE has issued a new Personal Status Law, Federal Decree Law No. 41 Of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law on the 1st of October 2024. The Law will come into effect on 15 April 2025.
Changes Under The New Personal Status Law Part 1 | Termination Of Marriage
INTRODUCTION The UAE has issued a new personal status law, namely, Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, on the 1st of October, 2024 which will come into effect on the 15th of April 2025.
Understanding the New Competition Law in the UAE
Introduction: The UAE has introduced a new competition law and abrogated the old competition law, federal law No. 4 of 2012. The new federal decree law No. 36 of 2023 on the regulation of competition sets forth competition practices and measures against commercial monopolies. By introducing new rules and regulations, as well as penalties that …
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The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout in the UAE
The UAE government has taken steps to move towards a fully digitized tax system by adopting E-Invoices. The E-invoicing process will be mandatory for all business to business (B2B) and business to government (B2G) transactions, regardless of the VAT registration status of the entities involved. E-Invoicing E-invoice means an electronic invoice that is generated in …
Cheque Bounce in 2025
Cheque In simple words, a cheque is an order to a bank to pay a particular sum of money from the account of the issuer of the cheque, written on a specifically printed form. The issuer of the cheque is called the drawer, while the person to whom the cheque is issued is the bearer. …
New Regulations on Driving License and Vehicle Registration
Obtaining a driver’s license is a rite of passage for every individual. It is a symbol of coming of age for teenagers and young adults, as well as the first significant step that one takes after moving to a new country. The driver’s license issued by the UAE government allows an individual to drive in …
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