Are you struggling to decide what the best way to register your business is? Here are some differences between the various registrations available through the Corporate Affairs Commission. (Please note that the list is not exhaustive) Business name VS Limited Liability Company It is cheaper and easier to set up a Business name but…
“ The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other” Divorce could be a very devastating experience in the life a child who has nothing to do with the situation. Nevertheless, the child or children as the case may be are usually dragged into what is usually a mess…
The 2019 Novel Corona Virus is an infectious disease that is evolving rapidly and has substantially disrupted the way we function in the world. Consequently, it has dictated and introduced a new normal. Gathering from the continuous news and information received so far, the political, social, economic, religious and financial structures of the world have…
Many freelancers and entrepreneurs willing to set up a business in Dubai or any other emirate in the UAE usually have one (1) question. Will I be able to control my funds when I incorporate a company in the UAE? To answer this budding question on the minds of many, here are some things to…
Covid-19: UAE Residence/Visit Visa As a way of combating the prevalent nature of the COVID-19 on businesses and the health and safety of people in the Country, the UAE Cabinet has approved new decisions. One of which is the recently approved decision to extend Residence Permits and Visit Visas expiring after March 1,2020 until the…
Indeed it’s been a tough couple of days for all of us in the UAE, as we grapple with the negative effects of COVID-19 on our respective businesses and livelihoods. As with other corporate organizations, we at eLegal have also been affected by the adverse economic effect caused by this situation. Be that as it may, as part…
Attesting your document in the UAE, here’s all you need to know Your Complete Guide for Attesting Your Documents in the UAE 1. Notary Attestation Step1: Attestation at the Dubai Courts Notary Public You should Take 2 or more than 2 original documents along with all other supporting documents. Your passport or ID is also…
Dubai Residency Visa: All you need to know A Tax free high standard lifestyle in a strong economic zone is what everyone believes. Investors and professional business entities prefer to setup their business and to have a residence visa. If this interests you, you may choose the UAE as it provides a tax free environment…
The Ministry of Finance UAE is the government department that issues official documents such as the Tax Residency Dubai Certificate in UAE. This document is for the individual who is residing in UAE or a company that exists in the region. What is tax residency? Basically, a tax residency is the country of your citizenship.…
The process of purchasing property in Dubai has become more simplified in recent years, with various forms and procedures issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), as well as the introduction of Registration Trustee (RT) offices. While the overall process is the same, the step that must be taken in a transaction largely depends on…
A legal translator in Dubai is a translator delegated by the UAE Ministry of Justice to translate and authenticate all official documents in his/ her language pairs. Any translation fixed with the seal of legal translator in Dubai is deemed an official document and requires no further attestations by any official entity, i.e. official translation services.…
Tourist and Visit Visa holders If you arrived into the UAE with a Tourist or Visit visa, the acceptable grace period is ten (10) days. However, if the Visitor or tourist overstays beyond the grace period, a charge of AED 200 will be applicable from the first day after the 10th day grace period…
In a business setting or personal setting, disputes can arise when individuals don’t agree. To resolve this, it’s often possible to avoid costly litigation or going to court by resolving issues using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Here are a few questions to guide you. What is ADR – and how does it work? Alternative Dispute…
How to Check and Lift a Travel Ban in UAE The UAE is a country where security and order is valued. For this reason, every part is regulated with provisions from laws that can assist residents to appropriately conform with the government and properly manage matters that they need to in the country. The UAE Labor…
Generally, lawyers are wired to defend or escalate a matter so justice is served, for this reason, marketing is a different terrain altogether. Expecting an average legal practitioner to think about marketing during the first ten to twenty years after law school is like building castles in the air or expecting a tooth on a…
Winning School Essays DISSERTATION PROPOSAL TOPIC: MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE (Comparing the United Kingdom with Nigeria’s Criminal Justice system) Background Interest Information: In recent years, the numbers of high profile ‘miscarriage of justice’ cases reported in the media have increased. Almost inevitably, the media has concentrated on the legal aspects of the individual’s fight for justice.…
