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Regulatory
3 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Administrative Cancellation of a Dubai Trade Licence: Key Considerations

An expired Dubai trade licence may remain under administrative cancellation for up to three years, during which it may be renewed upon payment of renewal fees and a late fine of AED 200 per month. If it is not renewed, it may be permanently cancelled. A shareholder may establish or join another UAE company during or after this period, subject, where applicable, to a one-time AED 1,000 charge when applying for a new licence.

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Regulatory
30 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

What Syria’s Reopening Means for UAE Investors: A Legal Roadmap

As sanctions ease and Syria re-engages with regional and international markets, UAE-based investors face a new set of questions on structuring, licensing, and cross-border compliance.

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Real Estate
20 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Off-Plan Property in Dubai: A Buyer’s Guide to SPAs and Oqood Registration

What every buyer should understand before signing a sale and purchase agreement.

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Digital Media
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Content Creator or Business? Why UAE Influencers Need a Legal Structure

The licensing and contract questions creators overlook until it’s too late.

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Tax
28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

UAE Corporate Tax: What Real Estate Brokerages Need to Know About AML

Compliance obligations are converging, here is where brokerages are most exposed.

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Private Wealth
15 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Cross-Border Succession Planning for Families with Assets in the UAE and Syria

Why a single-jurisdiction will is rarely enough for regionally-mobile families.

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Regulatory
1 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

UBO Disclosure Requirements: A Practical Compliance Checklist

What UAE-registered companies need on file, and by when.

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Real Estate
15 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Joint Ventures in UAE Construction: Structuring for Risk

Key clauses that determine who bears the cost when a project slips.

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