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Transfer pricing in the UAE is now a documentation exercise as much as a tax position. This guide explains when TP disclosure, Master File, and Local File requirements apply and what to prepare before the FTA asks.

Employment contract errors regularly cost UAE employers six-figure sums in penalties and compensation when clauses violate Federal Decree-Law No. 33 requirements. This guide examines mandatory contract particulars, MOHRE registration procedures, probation and notice rules, and the 22 most common drafting mistakes that expose employers to liability.

Commercial contracts determine whether logistics companies recover payment when customers disappear, whether they're liable for six-figure cargo damage, and whether disputes take three months or three years to resolve. This guide examines contracts that actually matter in UAE logistics operations, clauses that fail in Dubai courts, and mistakes that cost logistics companies their margins.

Family business succession remains one of the most critical challenges for UAE enterprises, with commonly cited research suggesting 70% fail to successfully transition to the second generation. This guide examines practical succession models, governance structures, legal entities including DIFC/ADGM foundations, Sharia inheritance implications, and strategies for preserving business unity during generational transfer.

Share purchase agreements represent the most consequential document in UAE acquisitions, yet international standard forms fail to account for statutory pre-emption rights, Arabic notarization requirements, and the relationship between English SPAs and constitutional documents. This comprehensive guide examines SPA drafting and negotiation specifically for UAE M&A, addressing the clauses that actually get litigated, execution mechanics that cause deals to fail, and negotiation leverage points in private equity and corporate transactions.

Paid a deposit on Dubai off-plan property before verifying project registration with Dubai Land Department? This comprehensive guide identifies warning signs of unregistered developments, explains buyer rights under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, and provides step-by-step instructions for recovering deposits through DLD complaints and legal action.

Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021, as amended in 2024, introduced binding MOHRE dispute resolution and increased penalties to AED 1,000,000. This comprehensive guide examines current employment law requirements, termination procedures, and compliance obligations for construction and logistics companies operating in the UAE.

Miss a 28-day notice deadline and your entire claim can be barred — even if the employer caused the delay. This guide covers FIDIC claims, time bars, and how Dubai's new construction law affects disputes from 2026.

Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 rewrites the Tax Procedures Law with tighter deadlines and expanded FTA powers, effective January 1, 2026. VAT credits from 2021 start expiring this year—businesses need to act before the window closes.

Liquidated damages are not guaranteed in the UAE. This guide explains when courts reduce LDs under Article 390, what evidence and notices decide outcomes, and how employers and contractors can protect their position before a dispute escalates.

Bank guarantees are designed to pay quickly, often based on a compliant demand rather than a full merits dispute. This guide explains how guarantees work under UAE law, when calls can be blocked, and what both parties should negotiate to reduce risk.

Hospital acquisitions in the UAE require a structured due diligence process that goes beyond financials and into licensing, clinical standards, staffing, and compliance history. This guide breaks down the checks buyers should run across regulatory, operational, and governance areas before completing a transaction.