Welcome to the leading information and legal resource for Russian and CIS citizens in the United Arab Emirates. Amid rapidly changing legislation in 2025–2026, our mission is to ensure legal security, financial stability, and asset protection in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE's legal system is unique: it combines principles of civil law, Sharia, and international common law (Common Law in the DIFC/ADGM). We help Russian-speaking expats and investors navigate this complex environment without language barriers.
Our key competencies
1. Protecting the interests of employees and employers
UAE labor law has undergone significant changes. We help resolve disputes of any complexity, from recovering unpaid wages to defending against unjustified disciplinary action.
- Find out more: A complete guide to calculating Gratuity and protecting rights in MOHRE.
2. Inheritance and protection of family assets
For non-Muslims in the UAE, having a local will is critical. Without one, property distribution may be governed by Sharia law, which is often contrary to the interests of the heirs.
- Instructions: How to make a Will in 2026: ADJD vs DIFC.
3. Business support and tax compliance
With the introduction of corporate tax and the renewal of double tax treaties (DTTs) between the UAE and Russia, proper business structuring has become a necessity.
- Relevant: Taxes 2026: What Russian businesses in the Emirates need to know.
4. Dispute resolution and legal representation
We advise on civil, commercial, and criminal law, representing clients in the courts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as in pre-trial proceedings.
Why WhatOx is your trusted partner in the UAE?
- Local expertise: We operate at the intersection of UAE federal laws and specific free zone regulations (DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA).
- Relevance 2026: All our recommendations are based on the latest decrees and judicial practice of the current year.
- Remote problem solving: We conduct many legal processes online, from registering a will to filing a complaint with the ministry.
- Confidentiality: Strict adherence to professional ethics and protection of our clients' data.
Knowledge Base: Frequently Asked Questions
- How to check if you have a travel ban?
- What to do if the bank has blocked a corporate account?
- How to legalize Russian documents for use in the UAE?
You will find answers to these and other questions in our UAE Legal Knowledge Base.
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Standard documents—consent for a child's departure, affidavit, sponsorship letter, power of attorney, and DIFC will—are prepared and certified by a licensed lawyer, usually on the same day. Details and prices: document certification in Dubai. For information on how the legal profession is structured in the UAE and how local courts differ from those in the DIFC/ADGM, please visit the page lawyer in UAE.