Private-sector employment in the UAE is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, all contracts must be fixed-term and registered with MOHRE, and your residence visa is tied to your employer. The critical first question is which regime you sit in: mainland and most free zones follow the federal law, while the DIFC and ADGM have their own employment statutes and courts.

United Arab Emirates · Inheritance

Inheritance

Inheritance in the UAE for Foreigners: Which Law Applies and How to Protect Your Estate (2026)

Non-Muslim foreigners in the UAE are no longer subject to Sharia succession by default: Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 gives them a civil regime and lets them leave UAE assets by will to whoever they choose. Without a will registered in the UAE, accounts are frozen and property cannot be transferred until a court issues a succession order.

United Arab Emirates · Tax

Tax

UAE Corporate Tax for Free Zone Companies: Qualifying Income, 0% Relief and De-Minimis Rules

Complete legal guide to UAE corporate tax for Free Zone companies: Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status, qualifying vs excluded activities, 0% tax vs 9%, de-minimis limits, and transfer pricing.

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