Dubai has introduced new legal guidelines requiring overseas property sellers to ensure that sale proceeds are transferred only to the bank account of the individual named on the title deed. Effective from June 2025, this guideline forms part of a broader effort to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, increase transparency, and align with international best...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a premier jurisdiction for foreign investment and business incorporation. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, particularly with the implementation of the federal corporate tax regime and amendments to the Commercial Companies Law, investors must carefully evaluate the appropriate legal structure for their businesses. One of the most fundamental decisions...
The UAE’s booming real estate market has inevitably led to an increase in disputes among developers, buyers, tenants, landlords, and brokers. While the UAE legal system offers multiple avenues for dispute resolution, navigating these paths can be complex. This article outlines the common types of real estate disputes, the available resolution mechanisms, and practical steps...
The UAE real estate market has long attracted foreign investors, thanks to its robust infrastructure, strategic location, and tax-free incentives. However, one of the most nuanced aspects of property ownership for expatriates in the UAE concerns legal ownership rights and inheritance laws. This article unpacks the legal framework surrounding foreign ownership property and addresses how...
Whistleblowing refers to the act of reporting misconduct, unethical behaviour, or illegal activities within an organization—typically by someone from inside the organization. In the financial context, this could involve exposing fraud, insider trading, misappropriation of funds, or any other breach of legal or regulatory standards. Whistleblowers play a vital role in upholding transparency, protecting stakeholder...
If you own a property on Al Reem Island that is subject to a mortgage, it is likely that your property now falls within the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024 (Regulations) provide a clear legal structure for mortgage arrangements, enforcement, and borrower protections. Understanding your rights...
Notarization is a crucial step in executing many legal documents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ensuring authenticity of signatures and compliance with legal formalities. Both individuals and corporate entities frequently require notarized documents from power of attorneys to corporate resolutions and contracts for use in official transactions. However, the procedures and requirements can vary...
Development Management Agreements (DMAs) are gaining traction in the UAE’s real estate sector as an effective collaboration model between landowners and developers, particularly amid rising land costs and evolving regulatory requirements. A DMA allows the landowner to contribute land while the developer manages the planning, execution, and delivery of the project. This article breaks down...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global hub for real estate investment, attracting a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, developers, and residents. Central to the integrity and growth of this sector are the regulatory frameworks established by individual emirates. In Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) oversees the property market,...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate sector is one of the most dynamic in the region, attracting investors, residents, and developers from around the world. Whether you are buying a home, investing in property, or working in the sector professionally, understanding the legal and regulatory environment is essential to protecting your rights and...
