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UPDATE: UBO Registry – A new compliance request for UAE companies

Fichte Legal — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:19:19 +0000

Key Changes Summary: On August 28, 2020, a new Cabinet Resolution came into effect, to regulate the procedures of a real beneficiary for corporate entities. Cabinet Resolution no. 58 of 2020 (the “UBO Resolution”) replaces Cabinet Resolution no. 34 of 2020. The Resolution aims at setting a procedure for the uniform reporting and registration of …

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NEW UPDATES: Economic Substance Regulations in the UAE

Fichte Legal — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:51:10 +0000

On 10 August 2020, The Cabinet of Ministers Issued Resolution No.57/2020 concerning Economic Substance Regulations (‘’Resolution 57’’). Resolution 57 amends and repeals the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 31/2019, Cabinet Ministers Resolution No. 58/2019, and Cabinet Ministers Resolution No. 7/2020. Furthermore, following the issuance of Resolution 57, H.E the Minister of Finance issued new guidance …

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The New Bankruptcy Law – Stepping up to Challenges in a Post-pandemic Economy

Dr. Laura Voda — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:13:03 +0000

Throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a collective frustration existed with insolvencies due to the time-consuming nature and significantly low recovery rates, which stemmed from outmoded insolvency laws under Book 5, Article 645-900 of Federal Law No.18/1993 (the ‘’Commercial Code’’). Under these ambiguous provisions, it was a criminal offense for directors to fail to petition …

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How to Safely Close Down a Business in Mainland, UAE?

Dr. Laura Voda — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:15:57 +0000

Introduction The two most prevalent routes that have been undertaken for liquidating a company are either ‘voluntary winding up’ specified under the Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 -The Commercial Company law (the “Companies Law”) and the Department of Economic Development setting out formal requirements for operating entities; or via ‘bankruptcy’ regulated by the Federal …

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FICHTE WEBINAR: Fintech – Current Legal Implications and Future Challenges

Fichte Legal — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:15:30 +0000

Free Live Webinar UAE has become a preferred hub for fintech entrepreneurs and investors, it is more than merely a buzzword and continues to grow importance as it offers vast business opportunities and competitive advantages. The webinar focused on the transition to a cashless society, legal considerations related to it and future challenges, including 30 …

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FICHTE WEBINAR: COVID-19 Impact on the UAE Real Estate Market

Fichte Legal — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:14:11 +0000

Free Live Webinar As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to affect the real estate market in the UAE, the quantum of the impact in this industry will depend on how long the economy takes to get back on track. The webinar focused on the COVID-19 impact on the real estate market, obstacles, opportunities, and the way …

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Developers’ Right to Terminate off Plan Sales to Defaulting Buyers. No Court Order Needed.

Dr. Laura Voda — Mon, 11 May 2020 09:07:00 +0000

In 2017, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 19 of 2017, amending Article 11 of Law No. 13 of 2008 on the Interim Real Estate Register in the Emirate of Dubai. The provisions of Law 19 of 2017 are a matter of public policy, therefore any contractual agreement that developers …

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What Can a Buyer Do if Faced with a Cancelled Off-Plan Real Estate Project In Dubai?

Dr. Laura Voda — Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:45 +0000

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued decree N⁰ (21) of 2013 on 23rd July 2013 concerning the formation of a special judicial committee for the liquidation of canceled real estate projects in the Emirate of Dubai and the settlement of relevant rights (Committee …

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Влияние COVID-19 на трудовые отношения между работодателем и работником в ОАЭ и DIFC

Anastasiia Golovko — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:47:08 +0000

Что происходит? Первый случай коронавирусной инфекции (широко известной как COVID-19) был зарегистрирован в ОАЭ 29 января 2020 года. Далее, правительство ОАЭ предприняло некоторые меры с целью предупреждения возможного распространения вируса, которые повлияли на частный сектор. В дополнение к трудностям, вызванными COVID-19, многие предприятия сталкиваются с различными правовыми вопросами, включая вопросы по трудовому праву. В данной …

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FICHTE WEBINAR: COVID-19 and Employment Law in the UAE

Fichte Legal — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:03:43 +0000

Free Live Webinar To help employers and employees better understand the current developments, including some temporary measures introduced in the UAE, Fichte & Co recently hosted a free live webinar. Our Associate, DR. Laura Voda and Seniors Associate, Moaz Forawi talked about the Ministerial Resolution 279, the scope and applicability, provided clarity towards the measures …

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