Comparison of joint venture laws of India with UAE and Singapore For a long time, one of the main fields of concern for economists all over the world has been the industry. With money on the line, people are always looking for new ways to increase income; whether it's a…
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Subcontract works under UAE Law Introduction Subcontracting is quite popular in today's construction business. Without engaging third parties with diverse experience and capacities to carry out certain aspects of the works, it would almost likely be unmanageable for one contractor to complete a construction project, especially if the project entails…
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Bankruptcy in Singapore "I declare bankruptcy!" - Michael Scott Whenever an individual becomes unable to pay his/her debts, his/her creditors may choose to file for bankruptcy against him/her. According to Section 61 of the Singapore Bankruptcy Act of 1995, if anyone owes someone may it be an individual or even a company more…
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Duties and Liabilities of Directors in Ireland Introduction Initially, the roles of directors have been used in a variety of common law and legislation. The Company Act codifies the fiduciary responsibilities of directors in common law, but the Companies Act did not affect many of the other formal duties of…
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UBO Disclosure Requirements- UAE In recent years, counter-fraud, money laundering and terrorism funding have been the regulator's highest priority. Fraudulent parties conceal their service using offshore accounts, and authorities report fraudulent transacts routinely at fake emails, PO boxes or private residences. This term has taken on an increasingly significant role…
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Part I: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange - Investment Requirements Introduction Investing, as Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, describes, "…the process of laying out money now to receive more money in the future." It is a way to put money away when you're occupied with other things and make it work…
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Hamriyah Free Zone 1. What law established this freezone? The Hamriyah Free Zone was established under Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 6/1995 issued in 12 November 1995 as amended by Sharjah Executive Council Decision No. 1/2000 (the Decree). 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The principle regulation…
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The Collective Investment Law (DIFC Law No. 2 of 2010) – An Overview Collective Investment Law of 2010 The Collective Investment Law (DIFC Law Number 2 of 2010) came into force on 1 July 2010, and applies in the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Collective Investment Law…
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UAE: Effect of the Amendment to the Companies Law on LLCs Introduction The UAE government has recently amended Federal Law Number 2 of 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Old Law”) by issuing Federal Decree-Law Number 26 of 2020 (the “New Law”). The introduction of this amendment has effectuated an overhaul of…
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Liquidation and Winding up of a company in DMCC DMCC Company Regulations 2020 On 02 January 2020, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) issued and promulgated the New Company Regulations 2020 ('Regulations'), which were to replace the former DMCC Company Regulations of 2003. They were so reconfigured in order to…
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Contracts, Negotiations and Enforcement in the United Arab Emirates: Overview Question Set: Formation of contracts Authority and capacity Question Body: What are the authority/capacity rules for entering contracts? Answer Body Individuals UAE Federal Law Number 5 of 1985 on Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) allows all individuals to enter into…
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Effect of Recent Bankruptcy Legislation on Those Businesses Facing Difficulties on Account of Cash Flow Issues The recent overhaul in the laws governing insolvencies of domiciled companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) vide the new UAE Bankruptcy Law (December 2016) ensures that most corporate insolvencies are resolved through the…
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Business Setup in Dubai Internet City Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and…
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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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