Company liquidation in the UAE requires a published legal announcement and a 45-day creditor period. What the Arabic text must contain, and why an error means republishing and restarting the clock.
Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 gives notarised instruments the evidentiary value of official documents — and requires foreign-language instruments to be translated into Arabic and attached. What that means for powers of attorney and company documents.
Notary Public in Dubai: The Arabic Requirement Behind Every Notarised Document Read Post »
The UAE is not an Apostille country. Here is the full consular legalisation chain for foreign documents, MOFA fees and processing times, and the two mistakes that cost the most time.
Document Attestation in the UAE: The Full Chain, MOFA Fees and Timelines Read Post »
Rent increases in Dubai are capped by Decree 43/2013, need 90 days’ written notice and can only happen once a year. How the Smart Rental Index works and how to contest an increase.
Rent Increases in Dubai: Caps, the 90-Day Notice and the Smart Rental Index Read Post »
Eviction on expiry of a Dubai tenancy requires 12 months’ written notice served through a notary public or registered mail. Grounds, contents, service, and what tenants should check.
Eviction Notice in Dubai: The 12-Month Rule Landlords Get Wrong Read Post »
A practical guide to filing at Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center: jurisdiction, the 3.5% fee, required documents, the 90-day and 12-month notice rules, and the Arabic translation requirement.
How to File a Rental Dispute Case at the RDC in Dubai (2026 Guide) Read Post »
MOA, resolutions and licences translated as separate jobs drift apart. The four failure points authorities catch, and why a company pack should be quoted and translated as one set.
Corporate Document Translation for DED and Free Zones: What Gets Rejected Read Post »
Court filings are the least forgiving category in legal translation. The Arabic requirement, the Article 5 English exception, six acceptance requirements, and the correct order for foreign judgments.
How to Translate Court Documents in the UAE (What Courts Actually Require) Read Post »
There is no single per-page rate for legal translation in Dubai. Six factors decide your quote — and four charges that should never appear on your invoice.
How Much Does Legal Translation Cost in Dubai? What Actually Drives the Price Read Post »
You need MOJ-certified translation whenever a non-Arabic document is filed with a UAE court, ministry, notary or licensing authority. Here are the exact situations — and when you do not.
When Do You Need MOJ-Certified Translation in the UAE? Read Post »
