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- Employment & Labour
UAE Labour Law: Notice Period for Contract Termination?
Standard notice is 30–90 days written notice (must be set in contract). The other party can pay in lieu. Probation termination requires 14 days.
- Tenancy & Rental
Do I have to register my Dubai tenancy contract with Ejari?
Yes, Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 requires all tenancy contracts to be registered with Ejari at the Dubai Land Department. Registration is mandatory for
- Family & Personal Status
How does inheritance work for non-Muslim expats in the UAE?
Non-Muslim expats in UAE can register wills at DIFC or Abu Dhabi registries to control estate distribution. Without registration, courts may apply S
- Employment & Labour
Can I be terminated during my probation period in the UAE?
Yes. Employer must give 14 days written notice. No gratuity if under 1 year. Discriminatory or retaliatory dismissal can still be challenged at MOHRE.
- Tenancy & Rental
Is my Sharjah landlord allowed to refuse my rent payment?
Sharjah landlords cannot refuse valid rent payments. Document all pay
- ProvisionalImmigration
UAE Smart Services: What Works Online in 2025?
UAE smart services let you renew visas, pay fines, and manage residency online via UAEPASS, ICP Smart Services, and emirate apps like DubaiNow and TAMM in 2025.
- ProvisionalCivil Disputes
When Do You Need an International Lawyer in UAE?
Hire an international lawyer in UAE for foreign judgment enforcement, cross-border contracts, DIFC/ADGM litigation, and international arbitration. Expect hourly rates of AED 1,500–4,500.
- ProvisionalCivil Disputes
How Much Does Business Setup Cost in UAE?
Business Setup in the UAE: What It Actually Costs and Takes If you're staring at conflicting quotes from setup consultants — one says AED 12,500, another says AED 50,000 — you're not alone. Business setup in the UAE has gotten cheaper and faster since 2021, but the headline num
Free UAE legal calculators
One-question tools cited to the underlying UAE law. Use the answer, not just the number.
End-of-service gratuity calculator
Compute your end-of-service gratuity under UAE Labour Law: 21 days basic wage / year for the first five years, then 30 days / year, capped at two years' total wage.
Dubai rent increase cap calculator
RERA rental index sets the maximum increase: 0% if rent is 10% or less below market, then 5/10/15/20% bands for larger gaps. Mid-contract increases are not allowed.
UAE Corporate Tax calculator
0% on the first AED 375,000 of taxable income, 9% above that. Pillar Two top-up to 15% applies to MNEs with consolidated revenue over EUR 750M.
UAE mortgage affordability calculator
UAE Central Bank LTV caps: 80% for residents on first property up to AED 5M; 50% for non-residents. DBR cap 50% of monthly income across all debt.
Golden Visa eligibility checker
Run through the multi-path Golden Visa eligibility (investor / entrepreneur / specialised talent / outstanding student) and see which categories you qualify for.
Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) checker
UAE Central Bank caps total debt repayments (mortgage + loans + credit cards × 5%) at 50% of monthly income.