Georges Touma

A Dubai Customs decision is not always final, but the deadlines are. This guide explains how to appeal HS code, valuation, origin, penalties, confiscation, and refund decisions using internal appeals, voluntary disclosure, and court review.

Dubai import mistakes rarely look dramatic at the start, but they become expensive fast: wrong HS classification, missing permits, or a declaration that stalls in Mirsal 2. This guide walks through customs code setup, duties and VAT, documentation, free zone moves, and the compliance traps that delay release.

An Interim Payment Certificate is certified, but payment does not arrive. This guide explains the practical steps contractors can take under FIDIC and UAE law, including financing charges, suspension, termination, payment orders, and precautionary attachment.

If you sell SaaS in the UAE, your legal documents are part of the product. This practical checklist shows the contract pack, IP protections, and data terms that enterprise buyers and investors expect before they sign.

Terminating a construction contract in the UAE requires valid grounds, strict procedural compliance, and alignment with the Civil Code. This guide covers the legal framework, notice requirements, and financial consequences for employers and contractors.

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.