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A general average declaration puts a lien over every saved consignment until security is posted. This guide covers how Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2023 and the York-Antwerp Rules apportion the loss, what cargo insurers pay, when contributions can be recovered from the carrier, and the one-year time bars that decide these claims.

Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2021 lets UAE exporters sell or pledge open account receivables, but excludes payments under documentary credits and endorsable instruments. This guide covers scope, future receivables, buyer notices, EIRC registration priority, and who may lawfully act as a factor.

Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 now permits arbitration in registered UAE commercial agency disputes, but registration status, Committee referral, seat selection, and legacy clauses still decide whether the arbitration clause works in practice.