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When Material Breach Justifies Termination of a Commercial Agency

When Material Breach Justifies Termination of a Commercial Agency

UAE Commercial Agencies Law The Federal Supreme Court clarifies the limits of statutory protection for registered agents under the UAE Commercial Agencies Law. Administrative Appeal No. 523 of 2025 · Judgment dated 18 June 2025 Dr. Abdultaiyab Bahrainwala &...
UAE Issues Executive Regulation for Combating Commercial Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cabinet Decision No. (107) of 2026

UAE Issues Executive Regulation for Combating Commercial Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cabinet Decision No. (107) of 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken another significant step towards strengthening consumer protection and market integrity with the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (107) of 2026, which introduces the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on...
Bad Debt Relief under UAE VAT Law: Legal Framework, Conditions, and Practical Implications

Bad Debt Relief under UAE VAT Law: Legal Framework, Conditions, and Practical Implications

Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates introduced a structured framework for businesses to account for tax on the supply of goods and services. However, in commercial practice,...
UAE Mainland vs Free Zone: Strategic Legal Guide for Business Setup – investor

UAE Mainland vs Free Zone: Strategic Legal Guide for Business Setup – investor

Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide Establishing a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is far more than a procedural formality. It is a strategic legal decision that directly affects ownership rights, tax exposure, operational flexibility,...
UAE Trademark Ownership: Registration vs. Prior Use – A Landmark Clarification by the Federal Supreme Court

UAE Trademark Ownership: Registration vs. Prior Use – A Landmark Clarification by the Federal Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant judgment rendered in Commercial Appeal No. 800 of 2025, the Federal Supreme Court reaffirmed foundational principles governing trademark ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks. The ruling provides critical...