Legislations - Dubai Silicon Oasis
Complying with UAE Laws
As a responsible entrepreneur, you are obliged to comply with laws that
- govern your business
- protect labour rights, consumer rights and intellectual property rights
- protect health and environment and ensure safety
- govern the free zone in which your business is set up in
Laws governing your business
Your business will be governed by Dubai Silicon Oasis / Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority and in some cases might be additionally governed by another government entity. Specific laws relating to the type of business activity you conduct will also govern your business.
General laws relating to businesses are:
- Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law
- Commercial Transactions Law
- Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 on Combating Commercial Fraud
- Common Customs Law of the GCC States
Laws protecting labour rights, consumer rights and intellectual property rights
The UAE has specific laws to ensure protection of labour rights, consumer rights and intellectual property rights. Links to the important laws is provided below. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to keep yourself updated and comply with these laws. Failure to comply with the laws could attract penalties as decided by the respective laws and competent courts.
Laws and regulations
- UAE Labour Law - Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- Resolutions & circulars - Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- International agreements - Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation