Practical guidance on legal matters in the UAE, with clear explanations, suggested next steps and official sources to help you make informed decisions before acting.
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An LLC's separate legal personality does not remove a manager's own statutory responsibilities. Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law, personal liability can arise for specified misconduct; it does not arise merely because the business loses money. The company type, applicable rules, manager's powers and cause of the loss must be established.
Read the guidance and next stepYes, a properly authorized representative can complete a Dubai property sale, subject to acceptance of the power of attorney and transaction documents. A document signed abroad is not automatically ready for use in Dubai. Confirm the attestation, translation and property-specific requirements before signing or sending it.
Read the guidance and next stepA disputed withdrawal should first be checked against the company's records and the partner's authority. It may involve an approved payment, a debt to the company or misconduct; disagreement alone does not establish a crime. For an LLC governed by the UAE Commercial Companies Law, company funds and personal funds must be assessed separately.
Read the guidance and next stepStart by identifying the law and will-registration route that apply to your circumstances, then coordinate your property, bank accounts and business interests. Iranian nationality does not establish religion or make one inheritance system suitable for everyone. A valid will must also fit the assets and the relevant authority’s requirements.
Read the guidance and next stepA properly prepared agreement can clarify intended financial arrangements, but it is not a universal guarantee that every term will be enforced. Identify the marriage regime and applicable law before choosing a prenuptial template. Validity, clear consent, documentation and the limits imposed by mandatory rules all matter.
Read the guidance and next stepThere is no universal rule that divorce in the UAE automatically divides every property and company interest equally. Identify the applicable family-law system, registered ownership, valid agreements and any contribution claim. Financial support or compensation following divorce is also a different question from who owns a particular asset.
Read the guidance and next stepA difference in advertised size does not by itself establish the compensation due. For a developer sale governed by Dubai's interim-registration rules, Article 13 of Executive Council Resolution No. 6 of 2010 requires compensation where the actual net-area shortfall exceeds 5%. The correct measurement and contractual baseline are essential.
Read the guidance and next stepA disagreement does not automatically entitle a partner to demand repayment of their investment. A stake sale, an agreed buyout and company liquidation are different routes. The available options depend on the company's legal form, its constitutional documents and any shareholder agreement, including relevant free-zone rules.
Read the guidance and next stepFor a commercial or residential lease governed by Dubai's tenancy law, unpaid rent can justify an eviction claim after the required demand and opportunity to pay. It does not authorize an immediate lockout. The ground relied on determines the notice, evidence and competent forum; an expired lease alone is insufficient.
Read the guidance and next stepStop sending further money, preserve the evidence and contact your bank promptly about any recent transfer. A failed investment is not automatically fraud: the representations, contracts and movement of funds need review. Reporting suspected wrongdoing is important, but a police or regulatory report does not itself guarantee repayment.
Read the guidance and next stepA missed handover date can support a claim, but it does not automatically cancel your purchase or guarantee a refund. The remedy depends on the contract, any valid extension, the cause and seriousness of the delay, your payment obligations, and the project's official status.
Read the guidance and next stepWhere RERA cancels a project by a final reasoned decision, Dubai's law requires the developer to refund purchasers' payments through the applicable escrow procedures. Establishing that entitlement is different from actually receiving payment: the project file, available funds and liquidation or enforcement process matter.
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