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Probation Period in UAE Employment Contracts Explained
Complete guide to probation period in UAE employment contracts. Learn about maximum duration, employee rights, termination rules, notice requirements, and end of service benefits during probation.
Read articleContract Termination Under UAE Law: Rights & Procedures
Navigate the complexities of contract termination in the UAE. Learn about legal grounds, notice requirements, breach remedies, and the practical steps to exit a contract in Dubai with expert legal guidance.
Read articlePenalty Clauses in UAE Contracts: Article 390 Explained
Understand the enforceability of penalty clauses UAE contracts. Learn the distinction from liquidated damages Dubai, the court's power under Article 390, and expert drafting tips.
Read articleForce Majeure in UAE Contracts: Article 273 Explained
Navigate force majeure in UAE contracts. Learn the legal requirements under the Civil Code (Art. 273), the distinction from hardship (Art. 249), and how to protect your business from contract impossibility.
Read articleContract Interpretation Under UAE Law: How Courts Decide
Navigating contract interpretation in the UAE? Learn the key principles from the Civil Code, the role of good faith, and how Dubai courts prioritize the parties' true intention over literal wording.
Read articleEssential Elements of a Valid Contract Under UAE Law
Learn the essential elements of a valid contract under UAE law: offer, acceptance, capacity, and lawful purpose. Protect your business with expert insights from Fakher & Co.
Read articleUAE Commercial Companies Law: Decree-Law 32 Key Changes
The UAE Commercial Companies Law has undergone major changes with Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 and subsequent amendments. Understand the impact on foreign ownership, governance, new company types, and compliance requirements for your business.
Read articleAML Compliance in the UAE: A Complete Business Guide
Ensure your business meets all UAE AML compliance requirements. Learn about KYC, CDD, STR, and the penalties for non-compliance with this authoritative guide from Fakher & Co Legal Consultancy.
Read articleEconomic Substance Regulations UAE: Compliance & Penalties
Navigate the complexities of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) in the UAE. Learn about Relevant Activities, the Substance Test (CIGA, employees, expenditure), reporting deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance.
Read articleUAE Probation Period: Employee Rights & Legal Guidance
Understand the maximum 6-month probation period in the UAE, termination rules, notice requirements, and employee rights under the new Federal Labour Law. Expert legal guidance from Fakher & Co.
Read articleFixed-Term vs Unlimited Contracts in the UAE
Navigate the complexities of UAE labor law. Compare fixed-term vs. unlimited contracts in Dubai, focusing on termination, gratuity, and notice periods. Get expert legal advice.
Read articleEmployment Contracts in the UAE: Essential Terms & Rights
Navigate UAE employment contract law with our expert guide. Learn about mandatory terms, limited vs. unlimited contracts, probation, leave, and termination under the new Labor Law.
Read articleNon-Compete Agreements in the UAE: Are They Enforceable?
Protect your business interests in the UAE. Learn the strict enforceability criteria for non-compete agreements under the new Labour Law, including limits on scope, duration, and geography.
Read articleNDA Agreements in the UAE: Protect Confidential Information
Secure your business's most valuable assets with a robust Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in the UAE. Learn about enforceability, key clauses, and remedies for breach under UAE law.
Read articleMaster Service Agreements in the UAE: Legal Framework
Secure your long-term commercial relationships in Dubai and the wider UAE with a robust Master Service Agreement (MSA). Learn about MSA structure, SOWs, pricing, and key legal considerations.
Read articleDistribution Agreements in the UAE: Legal Guide
Navigate the complexities of distribution agreements in the UAE. Learn the critical distinction between distribution and commercial agency, and how to protect your interests in Dubai and across the Emirates.
Read articleFranchise Agreements in the UAE: Legal Requirements
Navigate the complexities of franchise agreements in the UAE. Understand the legal landscape, disclosure requirements, fees, territory rights, and termination clauses for successful franchising in Dubai and across the Emirates.
Read articleShareholder Agreements in the UAE: Protect Your Investment
Secure your business partnership in Dubai and the wider UAE. Learn the essential clauses, minority protection, and dispute resolution mechanisms in a robust shareholder agreement.
Read articleJoint Venture Agreements in the UAE: Structure Them Right
Navigate the complexities of a joint venture UAE with expert legal guidance. Learn about entity vs. contractual JVs, IP protection, and exit strategies for your JV agreement Dubai.
Read articleCorporate Tax in the UAE 2025: What Every Business Must Know
Navigate the UAE Corporate Tax Law for 2025. Learn about the 9% tax, Free Zone exemptions, small business relief, and compliance. Partner with Fakher & Co for expert tax planning.
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