Parallel Importation in the UAE: Enforcement, Customs and Procedures August 2025 The law surrounding parallel importation, which deals with the resale of genuine branded goods through unauthorized channels, operates within the United Arab Emirates’ legal framework as the country strengthens its position as a global trade hub under Vision 2030.…
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Navigating the UAE’ s Franchise Frontier: Strategic Legal Insights for International Brands Where global brands converge on a market shaped by tourism-fueled retail and cultural diversity, the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) offers a compelling— yet legally intricate— platform for franchising expansion. In the absence of a dedicated franchise statute,…
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Taxation of Cryptocurrency in India The rapid rise in cryptocurrencies worldwide has pushed regulators across the jurisdictions to deal with the tax and legal issues of virtual digital assets (VDAs). In India, even though cryptocurrencies are not yet accepted as legal tender, the legislative and fiscal stance has come a…
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Saudi Arabia's New Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws As of April 3, 2025, Saudi Arabia has formally ratified two historic laws the Law of Commercial Register and the Law of Trade Names and it is an historic milestone that the Kingdom reaches in its regulation shift under Vision 2030.…
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Trump Announces 10% Tariff on UAE Imports In a dramatic change in global trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a broad range of tariffs, including a base 10% import tariff on all imports into the United States. This action, a significant departure from the administration's international trade policy,…
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Recent Developments in India's Corporate & Commercial Laws India has experienced a series of transformative changes in its corporate and commercial legal landscape, reflecting its evolving economic, social, and technological context. These reforms are aimed at ease of doing business, regulatory compliance, and sustainable economic growth. Here's a comprehensive look…
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Saudi Arabia's Updated Laws on Commercial Registration and Trade Names In a significant step to develop the business ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the Council of Ministers adopted two landmark legislations on 17 September 2024: the Commercial Registration Law and the Trade Name Law, both of which have been referred to…
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Proposed Amendments to the Saudi Commercial Agency Law In a monumental move, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce has laid the groundwork for a transformative shift in the Kingdom's commercial landscape through substantial amendments to the Commercial Agency Law. Set to be enforced in mid-2023, these amendments herald a new era,…
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Ajman Freezone Authority 1. What law established this freezone? The Ajman Free Zone was established in 1988 and was granted autonomous status in 1996, by the Ajman Emiri Decree No. 3/1996. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The Ajman Free Zone Authority has issued an "Integrated…
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Tri-Party Agreement and their Implications in the UAE What is a Tri-party Agreement? It is an agreement between three parties. In other words, when three-parties has an intention to do the things on which they have agreed. The Tri-parti agreement usually happens in financial transactions. As per the Article 125…
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Parallel Imports in Middle East and India Introduction Parallel Imports The term parallel import denotes importation of goods legitimately acquired from the owner of the goods subsequently sold in an unauthorized manner through unauthorized trade channels. These goods may also be referred to as grey market goods, since, despite being…
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Trade Secret Protection Introduction The prowess of a company depends on its ability to work smarter than their competitors. This can be achieved through specifically designed operational workflows, specialized technologies or structural control practices that enable a firm to stand out within a particular market or industry. Such intellectual knowledge…
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Challenging Expert Appointment in the UAE The appointment of an expert in UAE (United Arab Emirates) can be challenged on the basis that the expert failed to carry out his duties in an impartial manner or without prejudice to either one of the parties. The expert appointed has to at…
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DIFC-LCIA Arbitration comparison with DIAC Arbitration Manchester United is playing Arsenal. In an incredibly intense contest between the two, at the 85thminute, there is a coming together between the players inside the penalty box. The referee, to understand the incident and know who the perpetrator was, uses the help of…
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