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Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for a substantial share of private wealth, employment, and investment, and they underpin the country's commercial landscape.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

The changes to the non-dom regime that came into effect in April 2025 have been much discussed. Six months on, we now have practical experience of inheritance tax (IHT)...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Melento

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

Executing A Foreign Will In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Family

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BSA Law

The UAE Personal Status Law And The Fundamental Elements Of A Valid Will (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating The Process: How To Register A Non-Muslim Will In Dubai (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Estate Planning For Muslim Expats: Registering A Will With The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD)

United Arab Emirates Family

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BSA Law

Cohabitation In The UAE: Legal Realities And Practical Considerations

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

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The Sovereign Group

Navigating The Use Of AI In SaaS Agreements - UAE And Beyond

United Arab Emirates Technology

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KARM Legal Consultants

DIFC And JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage

United Arab Emirates Finance

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HAS Law Firm

Smart Legislation With Human Oversight: A Legal Practitioner's Reading Of The UAE's Regulatory Intelligence Initiative

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Digital Solutions For Family Disputes In The UAE: Everything You Should Know (Video)

Family courts have launched an electronic registration system for family cases. This service can be accessed through the official electronic portal maintained by the courts.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheriting Deceased Spouse's Property, Here's How? (Video)

What is the procedure to inherit the property of my wife after her death? Find your answer in this 2D animated video prepared under guidelines of Dr. Hassan Elhais.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Things To Know About Inheritance In The UAE

The UAE Personal Status Law defines ‘inheritance' as ‘the imperative devolution of the property and financial rights upon the death of their owner to those deserving' (Article 313).

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Hierarchy In Family Court And The Process To Appeal

Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Things To Know About UAE's Inheritance Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How Can Property Lawyers Assist In Handling Property Inheritance Issues?

United Arab Emirates Family

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MIO Law Firm

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How Can You Avoid Common Mistakes When Writing A Will?

United Arab Emirates Family

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MIO Law Firm

Why The UAE Is The Top Safe Haven For Asian Family Offices And Wealth (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Cavenwell Group

Family Foundations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BLK Partners

Unauthorized Travel With Minor: The New Family Law Imposes Criminal Sanctions On Violators

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cyprus International Trust - A Guide To Estate Planning And Asset Protection

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Issues New Personal Status Laws, Sets Age Limit For Marriage, Penalties For Abusing Parents

United Arab Emirates Family

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HAS Law Firm

Golden Quay: Building Private Wealth And Yachting Opportunities In Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Family

Praxis

Unauthorized Travel With Minor: The New Family Law Imposes Criminal Sanctions On Violators

The United Arab Emirates has recently passed a new personal status law, namely the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 ("Law") that has brought about significant changes to the personal laws applicable to Muslim in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cyprus International Trust - A Guide To Estate Planning And Asset Protection

Republic of Cyprus is a reputable international financial centre offering attractive opportunities for establishing and operating trusts, supported by a robust legal framework and a recently amended International Trusts Law (as defined below) that ensures maximum protection and flexibility for trust structures.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Issues New Personal Status Laws, Sets Age Limit For Marriage, Penalties For Abusing Parents

The UAE Government issued a new decree-law on Wednesday that supports family stability and community cohesion.

United Arab Emirates Family

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HAS Law Firm

Golden Quay: Building Private Wealth And Yachting Opportunities In Abu Dhabi

The UAE continues to set new standards in luxury, innovation and opportunity, and Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of this progress.

United Arab Emirates Family

Praxis

Registration Of Wills By Expats

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Estate Planning For Non-Muslims And Residents In The UAE

With increasing opportunities and a diverse population, the UAE has become an attractive jurisdiction for foreign businesses and entrepreneurs.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Withers LLP

Wills In The UAE: General Overview And Recent Developments

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the rules governing wills and inheritance differ significantly for Muslims and non-Muslims. The UAE operates a dual legal system based on Sharia law and civil law.

United Arab Emirates Family

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BSA Law

Negotiating Settlement Agreements In Family Court: Your Guide To A Fair Resolution (Video)

In this video, we shall outline some of the common mistakes made by parties while entering into settlement agreements due to the absence of a competent attorney and sound legal advice.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Proving Your Claim In Family Court: Strategies And Considerations (Part 1) (Video)

In this video, we will explain the kind of correspondence that the court accepts, and the role of the mediators in the processes of the family courts, whose purpose is to communicate between...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Exploring The Latest UAE Laws For Non-Muslims: Implications For Marriage, Divorce, And Inheritance (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Personal Status Law And The Fundamental Elements Of A Valid Will

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part III) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part 1) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part IV) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Tax Strategies And Planning For High-Net-Worth Individuals In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

Navigating Probate Procedures For Wills In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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MIO Law Firm

Guide For Expats Preparing Your Wills In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Family

VikneshYap

The Muslim Expat's Guide To The UAE's Estate Planning Laws

United Arab Emirates Family

VikneshYap

Navigating The Process: How To Register Non-Muslim Will In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Succession And Estate Planning In The Middle East: Five Questions, Nine Trends

United Arab Emirates Family

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Ocorian

Navigating Succession Planning For Families In The GCC

United Arab Emirates Family

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Ocorian

Understanding UAE Non-Muslim Family Laws: A Guide To Marriage, Divorce, And Inheritance In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Requirement Of Executing A Will For Non-Muslim Expatriate In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Bahar & Associates

Key Legislative Amendments Regarding The Probate Court In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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The UAE Personal Status Law And The Fundamental Elements Of A Valid Will (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Solutions For Family Disputes In The UAE: Everything You Should Know (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheriting Deceased Spouse's Property, Here's How? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Proving Your Claim In Family Court: Strategies And Considerations (Part 1) (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part IV) (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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