Corporate services encompass essential legal frameworks, including contracts, mandatory corporate documents, employment policies, and crucial regulatory compliance measures.
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➢ Contracts & Agreements | |
➢ Corporate Documentation | |
➢ Employment handbooks | |
➢ Termination and severance | |
➢ Intellectual Property Services | |
➢ AML Policies | |
➢ Regulatory Approvals |
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Contracts are the cornerstone of both business and personal transactions because they establish legally binding terms that protect the rights and obligations of all parties involved. In simple terms, a contract serves as a written record of an agreement, ensuring clarity, transparency, and accountability. Without contracts, misunderstandings, disputes, or even fraudulent activities could easily arise, as there would be no formal evidence of commitments made.
In the UAE, contracts carry even greater significance due to the country’s diverse and dynamic business environment, where parties often come from different cultural and legal backgrounds. A well-drafted contract bridges these differences by clearly outlining expectations, timelines, financial terms, and responsibilities. Whether it involves a commercial deal, real estate lease, employment agreement, or construction project, contracts provide the framework that ensures fairness and enforceability under UAE law.
Moreover, contracts help manage risks by defining remedies and dispute resolution mechanisms if things go wrong. They create confidence among investors, clients, and employees, making them indispensable for building trust and long-term relationships. In essence, contracts are not just legal documents—they are strategic tools that promote smooth operations, reduce uncertainty, and safeguard the future of any business or partnership.
Products come under different regulators:
Buying/selling stuff, distribution deals, agency or franchise agreements, service contracts, or joint ventures. These follow the UAE Commercial Transactions Law, Civil Code, and specific rules for things like agency.
Lease agreements (residential and commercial), sale and purchase agreements for properties, developer agreements. Subject to specific emirate-level real estate laws (e.g., Dubai's RERA laws, Abu Dhabi's real estate regulations).
Loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees. Governed by Civil Code regulations, Commercial Transactions Law, and regulations of the Central Bank.
Contracts based on FIDIC contracts are being most presently used and are adapted to UAE laws.
Deeds of gift, pledges, powers of attorney, memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
Setting up a business in the UAE, or maybe you’re already running one. Either way, corporate documents are like the glue that holds your company together—legally speaking. They’re the paperwork that says who you are, what you do, and how you keep things fair and square. Whether your business is set up in Dubai’s mainland or a free zone, this guide breaks down the essential documents you’ll need—clearly and practically.
The employee handbook would be a roadmap for your employees in the company-and very clearly lays down the rules, expectations, facilitates, etc. The handbook also ensures alignment with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), helping protect both the company and its employees through clear, legally compliant policies.
The following are must-have items for your handbook
Mention work hours, public holidays, annual leaves, sick leaves, maternity/paternity leaves, and compassionate leave-and mention all of these in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
Explain how salary is paid, bonus entitlements, end-of-service gratuity, medical insurance, and allowances for housing or transport. Just keep it simple so that the employee will manage his/her expectations.
Share company vision, mission, and values so that the employees have some feel for what you are all about.
Outline conduct standards and outline policies for harassment and a fair process for raising complaints as well as the outcome for specific disciplinary matters.
Include workplace safety procedures and safety rules, which can help you save lives during an emergency.
Draft guidelines on the use of company internet and emails, and protection of sensitive data. If applicable, state the laws concerning data.
To protect your company confidential information and any intellectual property that your employees create.
Notice periods, end-of-service benefits, and reasons for termination need to be covered in accordance with the UAE Labour Law
When the situation arises for any employee to sever ties with an organization, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, it is best to have a termination and severance agreement that defines everything in a clear and concise manner to avoid potential disputes or misunderstandings. It specifies the conditions of an exit and also usually includes a clause restraining the employee from instituting any future legal actions, thereby keeping things amicable and professional.
Essential Components of the Agreement
Clearly specify the official termination date of the employment.
Clearly state the reason for the employment termination, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law.
Follow whichever is minimum between the UAE Labour Law notice of 30 days, or the contract terms.
State gratuity, including end-of-service, which is computed according to Labour Law; any entitlement for unpaid leave as well as any wages still to be paid.
If applicable, include a flight ticket back to the employee's home country.
Require the employee to agree to the non-filing of any causes of action against the company in the future.
Impose obligations for trade secret protection and mutual non-disparagement.
Consent to furnish an employment experience certificate or reference letter, if any.
Ensure that all the company's properties, like laptops or access cards, are returned.
Should you intend to permit others to utilize your intellectual property—including trademarks, copyrights, patents, or trade secrets—having a well-crafted licensing agreement is essential. Furthermore, for UAE-based companies engaging in the global licensing of intellectual property, a carefully constructed licensing agreement serves to safeguard your rights and establish clear terms governing the use of such intellectual property.
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements apply to all businesses within the UAE, regardless of industry. From a bank to a real estate developer, jewelry store, or corporate service provider, the requirements must be followed. The requirements directly assist businesses in complying with the UAE Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Laws, ultimately safeguarding businesses from being linked to illegal financial operations
AML policies are required for financial institutions, real estate agents, precious stone and metal dealers, corporate service providers, and all Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).
The following key elements must be covered in your AML policy framework
Identify and analyze possible weaknesses in your business operations or customer dealings where money laundering or terrorist financing risk could emerge.
Execute extensive due diligence to confirm customer identities, map beneficial ownership structures, and determine business relationship purpose—subjecting high-risk customers to stricter scrutiny.
Constantly monitor customer activity and transactional trends to identify any indication of suspicious or unusual activity.
Establish a formal process for recognizing, documenting, and reporting suspicious activities to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) according to regulatory requirements.
Designate a trained professional to be responsible for AML compliance and adopt suitable internal controls to ascertain regulatory compliance.
Keep detailed customer identification and transaction records for at least five years as required by the regulations.
Provide ongoing training for employees to ensure that they are in a position to recognize and report potential suspicious activity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Put in place procedures to screen clients and transactions against applicable domestic and international sanctions lists to ascertain continuous compliance.
ure transparency, and make agreements enforceable under UAE laws and regulations.
While some verbal agreements may be valid, written contracts are strongly recommended as they provide clear evidence in case of disputes.
Common contracts include commercial, real estate, employment, construction, financial agreements, and general civil contracts.
Yes, Arabic is the official language of contracts in the UAE. However, bilingual contracts (Arabic and English) are widely accepted.
They are primarily governed by the UAE Civil Code and the Commercial Transactions Law.
Yes, valid contracts are legally enforceable in UAE courts, provided they meet the necessary requirements under UAE law.
It must include mutual consent, a lawful purpose, clear obligations, and consideration (something of value exchanged).
Yes, electronic contracts are recognized under UAE laws, provided they comply with the Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law.
The affected party may seek compensation, enforce performance, or terminate the agreement as per contract terms and law.
Yes, foreign entities must ensure their contracts comply with local laws and regulations to avoid disputes and enforcement issues.
BYB (Build Your Business) is a specialized firm focused on building the foundation for businesses to operate globally. We provide clear guidance and practical support to individuals and companies on how to properly establish their business, follow all rules, and design its structure to begin work in different countries. Our deep knowledge includes how to stay compliant in various nations, selecting the best legal setup, and making smart choices about local business environments. We help get registrations, explain tax requirements, and put in place the basic systems for running an office. BYB is an essential partner for those starting international businesses, making sure they have a solid and rule-abiding base from the very beginning.
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