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- Provisionalemployment
What is the Wage Protection System penalty for late salary?
Days 16–30 late: work-permit block. 31–60: fines + classification downgrade. 60+: higher fines, permit suspension, criminal referral possible. Employee can resign with full entitlements after 60 days.
- Provisionalreal-estate
Can a foreigner buy freehold property in Dubai?
Yes — foreigners (resident and non-resident) can own freehold in designated areas of Dubai. DLD transfer fee 4%, agent ~2%+VAT. AED 750K → 2-year visa; AED 2M → Golden Visa.
- Provisionalbusiness
What is the difference between a free-zone and mainland company in the UAE?
Mainland: DED-licensed, can trade UAE-wide, government contracts; subject to standard 9% CT. Free-zone: 100% foreign ownership, 0% Qualifying Income; usually cannot trade directly to mainland without distributor/branch.
- Provisionaltraffic
How do I dispute a Dubai traffic fine?
Two routes: Dubai Police administrative dispute (30 days, free) or Traffic Court (filing fees). Don't pay before disputing. Black points last 1 year regardless. Get a lawyer for DUI/reckless driving cases.
- Provisionalvisa
Can I sponsor my parents on a UAE residence visa?
Yes — sponsor needs ~AED 20K/month income, suitable accommodation, and pays for parents' health insurance. Default is sponsoring both parents; sponsoring only one needs justification (death/divorce). Annual renewal.
- Provisionalvisa
How do I cancel my UAE residence visa?
Employer or sponsor cancels via ICP/GDRFA/free-zone portal. Emirates ID must be returned. After cancellation: 30-day grace period to exit, switch visa, or change status. Employer delay in cancellation can be escalated to MOHRE.
- Provisionaltenancy
Is my Sharjah landlord allowed to refuse my rent payment?
No. Document payment attempts, send formal demand, place rent in court escrow if needed, file at Sharjah Rent Disputes Center. A tenant with documented payment attempts cannot be evicted for non-payment.
- Provisionalemployment
Can my employer hold my passport in the UAE?
No — illegal under UAE law. File MOHRE complaint or police report; embassy can help. Domestic workers explicitly protected by Federal Law on Domestic Workers. Even "voluntary" arrangements must be revocable on demand.
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.