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Poland: Peculiarities of Applying the General Anti-Tax Avoidance Clause
The general anti-tax avoidance clause was introduced into the Polish legal system by the Act of 13 May 2016 and has been in force since 15 July 2016. It is set out in Articles 119a–119f of the Tax Ordinance. The clause allows tax authorities to disregard the tax consequences of actions deemed artificial and aimed […]
UAE: How tokenization is making Dubai’s real estate accessible?
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has recently introduced real estate tokenization in Dubai and is one of the very few places allowing it. Tokenization has been well received by the investors interested in the real estate of Dubai and is a step in line with Dubai’s Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aiming to double the […]
WLN Employment Law Focus Group Updates
We are excited to share the next two meeting dates of the WLN Employment Law Focus Group! Chair of the group, Amie Flowers Carmack (Morningstar Law Group), invites you to join her and the group to discuss the employment contracts guide and to share important updates from our various jurisdictions ⚖️ If you’re an employment […]
How Competition Law Impacts Mergers and Acquisitions in the UAE?
Introduction The UAE government in the year 2023 passed a federal law for regulating competition in the country (Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2023). The law was aimed at providing a stimulating environment for businesses to enhance effectiveness, competitiveness and consumers’ interest and achieve a sustainable development in the country. Further, the law was […]
How are media activities regulated in the UAE?
Introduction: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government passed the Federal Decree Law No. 55 of 2023 concerning Media Regulation which applies to all individuals, media establishments, media outlets and freezones practicing media activities in the country. In addition to the above, Cabinet Resolution No. (68) of 2024 provides a detailed licensing procedure for establishing a […]
UAE: How does the Credit Information Law of the UAE assess your Creditworthiness?
Introduction: The Federal Law No. 6 of 2010 on Credit Information regulates the activities of Credit Information of an individual including its request, collection, keeping, analysis, classification, use, circulation and protection and whatever relates to such Information. The law defines Credit Information as information that indicates a person’s eligibility and creditworthiness. Such information may include […]
Poland: What are the chances of winning a dispute with the tax administration?
When in 1920 a general income tax was introduced in the independent Republic of Poland, after the first few years of its operation, representatives of the legal doctrine and specialists lamented its shortcomings, including, among others, the low quality of the jurisprudence of tax commissions, which resulted in a high rate of repealing decisions issued […]
The Necessity of a Global Legal Network for Chinese Companies Going Global
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
UAE: Dubai allows free zone businesses to expand to mainland
Introduction: The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote growth in the region. This move forms part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which targets a […]
NL: Update on administrative fines
In the past six months, interesting developments have occurred in the field of Dutch administrative penalty law. For example, it has become clear that in the event of an administrative fine, the person concerned has the right to assistance from counsel during an interrogation, and this right must be communicated by the administrative body prior […]