Law Statutes

Concerning the Determination of the Positive List of Economic Sectors and Activities Eligible for Foreign Direct Investment and Percentage of their Ownership

Article one: The following words and phrases, wherever mentioned in the Law, shall have the meanings set out against each of them unless the context requires otherwise:

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has the pleasure to publish this unofficial translation of the Commercial Law issued by the Royal Decree No. 55/90. The provisions and rules of this law regulate the commercial activities in various sectors. 

Amended for the first time in accordance with the Decision on Revising the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China adopted

We, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, After perusal of the Constitution; Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 regarding ministries competencies, ministers' powers and laws amending thereto;

This Regulatory Procedure is issued in conjunction with the TRA’s IoT Regulatory Policy. For definitions of terms used in this Procedure, refer to TRA’s IoT Regulatory Policy.

The Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, After perusal of: Law No. (1) of 1997 Establishing the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and its amendments;

This document stipulates the procedures and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of Administrative Order No. (30)/2003 in conformity with the Local Order No.11/2003.

Administrative Resolution No. (235) of 2015 Adopting the Bylaw Concerning the Licensing of Advocacy Firms in the Emirate of Dubai

Federal Law No 15 for 1980 concerning publications and publishing

We Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, After having perused the provisions of the constitution, and Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the jurisdictions of Ministers and Authorities vested in Ministers and its

Federal Law No.(18) Of 1993 Commercial Transactions Law

Federal Decree Law No. 2 of 2015 Issued on 15/7/2015. Corresponding to 28 Ramadan 1436 On Combating Discrimination and Hatred

Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai

Human Resources Management Law No. (27) 2006 AND Law No. (14) of 2010 Amending certain provisions of the Government of Dubai Human Resources Management Law No. 27) 2006

Amending some provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating Relationship Between Landlords & Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai

The Cabinet of Ministers, Having examined the Constitution, and Federal Law no. (1) of 1972 in respect of the competencies of ministries and powers of ministers, as amended; Federal Law no. (5) of 1975 in respect of the Commercial Registry;

By virtue of whatever provided for in the provisions of Article (69, 70 & 71) of the Common Customs law of the GCC Sates and the regional and international conventions in force relating to goods in transit, the following have been decided:

In the event that a Buyer breaches his obligations as set out by the Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) signed between the Buyer and the real estate developer, the following rules and procedures apply

We, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates State, After perusal of the constitution, and Federal Law no. (1) of 1972 on the Jurisdictions of the Ministries and the Powers of the Ministers and the amending laws thereof, and

We, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE President, After perusal of the Constitution; and Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the jurisdictions of ministries and powers of ministers as amended; and Federal Law No. (4) of 1979 concerning the suppression of fraud and deceit in commercial transactions; and

After perusal of Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, regarding Civil Transactions and its amendments,

We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, After perusal of: The Declaration issued on 24 January 1960 Establishing the Tabou (Land) Department;

We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates, Pursuant to the perusal of the Constitution, Federal Law no. (1) of 1972 on the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, and its amendments;

Pursuant to this law a foreigner shall be any one who is not a national of the United Arab Emirates.

The Board of Directors of DIFCA, in the exercise of the powers conferred on them by Article 140 of the Companies Law, hereby make these Regulations.

We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

A law to guarantee title to real property and interests in real property in the dubai international financial centre, and for related purposes

Law No. (1 ) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments;

An Act to introduce the substantive economic substance requirements; to amend the Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act, 2017 (No. 24 of 2017) ("the BOSS Act") so as to impose reporting requirements and provide for matters incidental thereto.

The Chairman of Authority's Board of Directors' Resolution No. (7 R.M) of 2016 Concerning the Standards of Institutional Discipline and Governance of Public Shareholding Companies

Having reviewed the Constitution, Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 on the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers and its amendments, Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax,

The Chairman of the Insurance Authority, Having perused: The Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 concerning the Functions of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, and the amending laws thereof;

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Regarding the organisation of the telecommunication sector

We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, After perusal of: Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre and its amendments;

We, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, After perusal of the Constitution; Federal Law no. 1 of 1972 on the competencies of the Ministries and the Powers of Ministers and its amending laws

We, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, In consideration of the provisional Constitution, and The Federal act No. 1 of 1972, concerning Capacities of ministries and powers of ministers, and

We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, After perusal of: Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre and its amendments;

We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Having cognizance of the Federal Law No. (2) of 2008 on Associations and Institutions of Public Interest;

Issued on 1/04/2015. Corresponding to 17 Dhi Al-Hijjah 1436 H. ON COMMERCIAL COMPANIES

Regarding the Central Bank & Organization of Financial Institutions and Activities

We Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Having perused the Constitution; Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, and amendments thereto;

We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, In cognisance of the Constitution, and

Federal Law No. (40) For The Year 1992 For The Protection Of Intellectual Works And Copyright

Title: This Law may be cited as the “Foundations Law 2018” or “this Law”. Legislative authority: This Law is made by the Ruler.

Michael Hwang, Head of the DRA, make the following Order: In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Article 5 (b) of Dubai Law (7) of 201 establishing ancillary tribunals and establishments of the Dispute Resolution Authority;

After perusal of: Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Issuing the Penal Code and its amendments; Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai; Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre and its amendments;

We, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates; After perusal of the provisions of the provisional Constitution; and Law No. 1 of 1972 regarding the competence of Ministries, powers of Ministers and Laws bringing amendments thereto; and In accordance with the proposal of the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs; the approval of the Council of Minsters and the Federal National Council as ratified by the Federal Supreme Council, decree as follows:

We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Having reviewed the Constitution;

Cabinet Resolution No (1) For 2018 On the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree No (11) for 2008 Regarding Federal Government Human Resources, as amended

Cabinet Decision No. (52) of 2017 on the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law No (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax

UAE Federal Law No. 10 of 1992 on the Issuance of the Evidence Act for Civil and Commercial Transactions

Cabinet Decision No. (52) of 2017 on the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law No (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax

Law No. 36 of 2006 Amending Certain Provisions of law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions as Issued by Federal Law No. 10 of 1992

Amendment on Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of U.A.E.

Ministerial Decision No. (31) of 2018 Concerning Developing a New Employment System Under Part-Time Contracts

Cabinet Decision No. (59) of 2017 Designated Zones on VAT