Legal Document Templates & Resources
Helpful Resources for Your Business Documentation
Proper documentation is essential for running a compliant and well-organized business in the UAE. While every business has unique needs that may require customized legal documents, having access to standard templates and understanding common document formats can be helpful. This page provides an overview of common business documents and general guidance on their use.
Common Business Documents
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Document
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Purpose
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When You Need It
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Memorandum of Association (MOA)
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Defines the company’s structure, shareholders, and activities.
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Company formation
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Articles of Association
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Outlines the internal rules and governance of the company.
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Company formation
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Shareholder Agreement
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Defines the rights and obligations of shareholders.
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Multi-shareholder companies
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Power of Attorney (POA)
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Authorizes someone to act on behalf of the company or individual.
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Various transactions
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Board Resolution
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Documents decisions made by the company’s board of directors.
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Major company decisions
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Employment Contract
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Defines the terms of employment between employer and employee.
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Hiring employees
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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Protects confidential information shared between parties.
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Business discussions, partnerships
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Service Agreement
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Defines the terms of a service engagement between provider and client.
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Client engagements
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Commercial Lease Agreement
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Defines the terms of renting commercial property.
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Renting office space
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Important Considerations
Legal Advice: While templates can provide a starting point, it is important to have legal documents reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure they meet your specific needs and comply with UAE law.
Language: Official documents in the UAE are often required to be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation.
Notarization: Many legal documents require notarization to be legally valid.
Attestation: Documents from outside the UAE may need to be attested for use in the UAE.
How T4ME Can Help
While T4ME does not provide legal advice or draft legal documents, we can support you in the following ways:
- Guidance: We can advise on which documents are typically required for various business processes.
- Legal Referrals: We can connect you with qualified legal professionals who can draft and review your documents.
- Translation: We provide legal translation services for your documents.
- Notarization Coordination: We can coordinate notarization of your documents.
- Attestation: We handle the attestation of documents for official use.
Need Document Support?
Contact T4ME for guidance on your business documentation needs.