The new UAE Cybercrime Law (Federal Decree Law No. 5 of 2021) takes effect this January 2, 2022 bringing major amendments to Federal Law 5 of 2012. The new reforms aim to protect the rights of citizens and residents against cybercrimes. Here are some of the major penalties brought by the new law: Cryptocurrency Promoting, …
Dear Friends and Clients, Have you already decided to give up your residence in Europe? We have hardly ever experienced such a rush to residence changes. Perhaps the weather, the lockdowns and the Austrian tax reform are contributing to this. The Austrian tax reform is casting its shadow. The reduction of the corporate income tax, …
Strohal Legal Group wishes everyone joy, prosperity and success during this holiday season. As we look back upon the past year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful clients, friends and associates for making our jobs a pleasure and keeping our company successful. We look forward to working with you in …
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), established a court focusing in personal status cases for non-Muslim foreigners in Abu Dhabi. Its aim is to provide flexible judicial procedures to settle family issues. All related forms and procedures will be in Arabic and English, in order to streamline legal proceedings and to strengthen transparency of the …
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the details of Federal Decree Law No. 47 of 2021 regarding the unified general rules for work in the UAE. Public and private sectors in the country are now entitled to the same types of leave starting 2 February 2022. The new provisions aim to unify the …
The UAE has issued Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on 16 November to replace UAE Federal Labour Law 8 of 1980. As stated by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the new law comes as part of the UAE Government’s efforts to create a flexible and competitive business environment as the nation …
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Dear Friends and Clients, Are you enjoying the lockdown? In Austria, “protective measures” are already imposed again, such as business lockdowns, home schooling, curfews, home office and travel restrictions. Germany and other countries will likely follow soon in the wake of the next Covid wave. Those who do nothing and simply find it burdensome will …
The new double taxation agreement between Austria and the UAE will have an unpleasant impact on many Austrian expats in the UAE. With the approval of the Finance Committee of the National Council from 3 November the new DTA is one step closer. In this newsletter our Senior Partner Dr. Theodor Strohal gives guidance on …
After introducing our newest team members, Strohal Legal Group is happy to present the rest of our team! This week, we are introducing our external Counsel Kateryna Kisser. Kateryna is the contact person for the Ukraine and Eastern Europe Desk and a board member of the Ukrainian Business Council in the UAE. She is originally …
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Dear Friends and Clients, Ras al Khaimah is once again the pioneer in innovative corporate constructs. Since RAK united the two free zones, there are always incentives for investors. This time, the Department of economic development is explicitly offering that RAKICC companies (offshore companies) can be shareholders in a mainland company and these mainland companies …