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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REGULATIONS ON VIRTUAL ASSETS TO COUNTER PROLIFERATION FINANCING AND PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING
The advent and rise of cryptocurrency have been a disruptor to the traditional currency system. Even outside the virtual aspect of the currency, the concept is novel due to its accessibility and the level of anonymity available to its users and the swiftness with which a large amount of money can be transferred to any …
Preventive Settlement and Restructuring Procedures Under the UAE Bankruptcy Laws
Running a business involves taking risks in order to continue to scale new grounds. Sometimes, these risks may not be successful, leading to debts. Even without risks, debts may be incurred as a result of not being able to generate profits due to the changing market trends. Thus, loss in business and falling into debts …
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Essential best practices to mitigate greenwashing
In the first article of the series, which explored ‘What greenwashing risks mean for the legal profession’, we outlined the key principles that legal and risk management professionals are to follow to mitigate such risks. These include:
What greenwashing risks mean for the legal profession
As sustainability issues take center stage in corporate governance, could your company be at risk of inadvertently misleading investors or consumers?
The New UAE Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024: Enhancing Family Stability and Legal Flexibility
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Federal Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024, replacing the previous Law No. 41 of 2022.
Litigating in the Dubai International Financial Centre: Key Legal Developments and What They Mean for Global Business in 2025 and Beyond
As we step into 2025, the DIFC Courts continue to solidify their role as one of the most sophisticated commercial courts globally.
Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision
A case currently on my desk crystallises the legal challenges highlighted by the recent Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024).