Published in LYLAW·2 hours agoUnused Annual Leave | UAE GuidelineUnused annual leave in the UAE can be carried over to the next year. But only partially. Specifically, a worker may carry over no more than half of the annual leave to the next year. Alternatively, the worker can agree with the employer to be paid in lieu of the annual leave. The amount of which is based on the total wage, received at the time of leave entitlement, instead of the Basic Wage. This in accordance with the UAE Employment Law №33 of 2021, Article 29. As well as the UAE Cabinet Resolution №1 of 2022, Article 19.Holidays1 min readHolidays1 min read
Published in LYLAW·3 days agoRamadan 2023 | UAE GuidelinesRamadan 2023 — Working Hours, Food Outlets, Anti-Begging Law, Donations Law UAE Ramadan — Working Hours The UAE Ramadan working hours must be reduced by 2 hours a day. This applies, equally, to the: 1) private sector, 2) public sector and 3) schools. And for everyone — those who fast, as well as those who…Ramadan4 min readRamadan4 min read
Published in LYLAW·5 days agoUAE Deportation Types For ForeignersDeportation of foreigners from the UAE can be of 2 types. One type of deportation is called Judicial Deportation. This is the type of deportation, which is ordered by the Court. It could be for a crime, which carries deportation as one of the penalties. In most cases, this would…Deportations1 min readDeportations1 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 24How to Start a Business in the UAETo start a business in the U.A.E., there are a few rules and guidelines. First and foremost, you need to have a business license. This license needs to be for a specific business activity, which you wish to conduct. Depending on the activity, you need to choose the relevant…Business2 min readBusiness2 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 15Maintaining Golden ResidencyGolden Residency in the UAE, which is issued for 10 years, can be maintained for the entire 10-year period, provided that certain conditions are met. Specifically, to maintain Golden Residency permit, the holders of the Residency: Must be able to support themselves and their family members, who are sponsored…Golden Visa1 min readGolden Visa1 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 14Golden Visa | BenefitsGolden Residency in the UAE has many benefits. Some of the most notable benefits are as follows. It is a long-term residency permit for the UAE, issued for 10 years and renewable for the same period of time. It is a form of self-sponsorship, without the requirement of a Guarantor…Golden Visa2 min readGolden Visa2 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 9Age for Freelance License in UAEFreelance licenses in the U.A.E. are now available for those who are 18 years of age and up. Previously, to start a business in the U.A.E., including freelance businesses, could only be done by those who were at least 21 years old. Now, the free-zones, in particular, across most of the Emirates, have extended the option of setting up freelance licenses to anyone who reaches the age…Freelance1 min readFreelance1 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 8Golden Residency in UAEGolden Residency in the UAE is a long-term residence permit, issued for 10 years. It is also renewable for the same term, for most of the categories. Golden residency is a self-sponsored type of residency, without the need of a Guarantor or a Host Party in the UAE. It can…Visa1 min readVisa1 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 7Divorces for Non-Muslim Residents in UAEDivorces for non-Muslim residents of the UAE. are now subject to a new UAE Civil Personal Status Law. This new law applies specifically for non-Muslims and will now be the default law for all non-Muslim divorces. The law is UAE Federal Decree Law №41 of 2022. …Divorce2 min readDivorce2 min read
Published in LYLAW·Mar 3Civil Marriages in UAECivil marriages in the U.A.E. can now be registered in the country, across all Emirates. The right to have a civil marriage is available for all non-Muslim: 1) residents and 2) citizens of the UAE. At a high level, civil marriages are registered in the local Courts, of the…Marriage2 min readMarriage2 min read
