Posts by Ashraf Motei

Free Zone Entities & Corporate Tax in the UAE

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The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax (CT) regime, effective from 1 June 2023, has brought significant changes that continue to challenge Free Zone entities operating under outdated assumptions from the tax-free era. These misconceptions now pose serious risks, including non-compliance, penalties,…

IGNORANCE OF THE LAW EXCUSES NO ONE! “IGNORANTIA JURIS NON EXCUSAT”

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to a vibrant expatriate community, comprising individuals from over 200 nationalities, who have established lives, careers, and businesses across the country’s seven emirates. While many expatriates arrive with legal understandings formed by their home jurisdictions,…

DUBAI’S LEGAL RESPONSE TO CANCELLED OR INCOMPLETE REAL ESTATE PROJECTS

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Dubai’s real estate market has long served as a global investment hub, attracting buyers seeking strong returns on investment (ROI) and consistent market growth. However, the increasing incidence of stalled, delayed, or uninitiated projects has raised concerns about market credibility. Such challenges…

EQUALITY OF TREATMENT IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

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I. Introduction Two fundamental principles of international arbitration are: 1. parties’ autonomy, and 2. equality of treatment. It is established that the arbitral tribunal’s authority is derived from the parties’ freedom to determine the procedural and substantive framework of the arbitration process.…

WHAT IS PROBATE IN THE UAE

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Your Guide to Estate Settlement and Asset Transfer after Death The loss of a loved one is always an emotional and challenging experience. Amid the grief, families are often faced with the important legal responsibility of settling the deceased’s affairs — particularly…