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The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority updated its guidance on the taxation of Family Foundations in June 2026. A Family Foundation is a legal structure that can hold and manage assets for identified beneficiaries or a specified purpose. In the UAE, and particularly in financial free zones such as the DIFC and ADGM, foundations are commonly… Continue reading Understanding the June 2026 Update to the Corporate Tax Guide on Family Foundations: What Changed and What It Means for You...
The 1st of June 2026 is a legislative threshold that separates two distinct eras in the relationship between private sector employers and UAE labour law. Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (“MOHRE”) on 12 May 2026, the UAE has moved decisively from a regime of… Continue reading Salary Payments in the UAE: What the 2026 WPS Changes Mean for Employers...
The Abu Dhabi real estate market has witnessed a notable surge in rental prices in recent months across residential, commercial, and industrial properties alike. While this growth reflects the Emirate’s strong economic momentum and increasing demand, it has also given rise to certain market practices that threaten the stability and predictability of the leasing environment.… Continue reading Zero Rent Increase: Abu Dhabi’s Strategic Move to Reinforce Real Estate Market Stability...
On Tuesday, 2 June 2026, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) issued a circular with immediate effect announcing that no increase in rent will be permitted beyond the rate set in the previous or current tenancy contract for a given property. The circular applies to both the renewal of existing tenancy agreements and the… Continue reading With Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre Freezing Rent Hikes, Will Dubai and the Northern Emirates Follow...
The UAE continues to demonstrate its commitment to modernising its legislative framework to support social development, economic growth, and legal certainty. One of the most significant reforms introduced under the new Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, Promulgating the Civil Transactions Law, is the reduction of the age of majority from 21 to 18 Gregorian… Continue reading The UAE’s New Civil Transactions Law Redefines Legal Capacity and Youth Empowerment...
Overview In April 2026, Al Etihad Credit Bureau (“AECB”), the UAE’s federal credit information authority, launched its “Tenant Inquiry” service. This regulated mechanism enables property owners and landlords to access a prospective tenant’s credit assessment prior to entering into a lease agreement. The Tenant Inquiry service allows a landlord to request a credit-based assessment of… Continue reading UAE Tenant Credit Checks: Legal Framework and Implications of the New “Tenant Inquiry” Service...
Recent months have seen an increase in disputes arising from real estate transactions. These disputes have generally involved delayed project handovers, disagreements over property specifications and finishing standards, and discrepancies between the contracted size of units and the actual size delivered to buyers. This article focuses on one specific issue: receiving a property that is… Continue reading Your Property Is Smaller Than Agreed: What Dubai Law Says About Area Shortfalls...
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced targeted amendments to the ministerial decisions governing the UAE Electronic Invoicing System, including an extension of the deadline for certain large businesses to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP). The announced changes follows the MoF’s assessment of the market readiness and business feedback on the need for… Continue reading UAE Electronic Invoicing System: Key amendments...
La loi de finances pour 2026 a modifié les critères d’appréciation du caractère professionnel ou non professionnel des loueurs en meublé ayant leur résidence fiscale hors de France, en intégrant désormais les revenus étrangers, sous conditions. Quel impact pour les Français résidents des Émirats ? Contexte: La mise en location meublée de l’ancienne résidence principale… Continue reading Loueurs en meublé non-résidents: modification des modalités d’appréciation de la condition de prépondérance des recettes...
For high-net-worth individuals (“HNWIs”) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (“UHNWIs”), estate planning is no longer a purely administrative exercise but a central pillar of wealth protection and long-term structuring. As wealth becomes increasingly global, spanning real estate, operating businesses, and financial assets across multiple jurisdictions, the need for certainty, control, and enforceability in succession planning becomes critical.… Continue reading Wills and Succession Planning in the UAE: Key Considerations for High-Net-Worth Individuals...