Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (131) of 2023
- Issued Date: 15 Dec 2023
- Effective Date: 28 Jan 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 766
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 12
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the export fees for industrial waste in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to regulate the export of industrial waste and generate revenue for the federal and local governments. The resolution sets out the specific fees to be charged, the authority to amend those fees, and the process for collecting the fees. This law is important for businesses in the UAE that generate industrial waste, as they will need to pay the prescribed export fees when exporting such waste. It also impacts the government's ability to manage industrial waste and generate revenue from its export. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 1-6)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the export fees for industrial waste in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to establish a framework for collecting fees on the export of industrial waste, with the proceeds to be distributed between the federal and local governments. The resolution applies to any person or entity exporting industrial waste from the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions provided in this law are:
- State: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Minister: Minister of Economy
- Ministry: Ministry of Economy
- Committee: Committee for the valuation of Industrial Waste
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this law are: 1. The Ministry of Economy shall collect the export fees for industrial waste as specified in the attached table. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 2) 2. The Cabinet has the power to amend the fees mentioned in the resolution, whether by addition, deletion or amendment. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 3) 3. The Ministry shall collect the fees stipulated in this decision by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 4) 4. The proceeds of the fees shall be distributed between the federal government and local governments according to the percentage stipulated in the Cabinet resolution regarding the policy for evaluating waste for industrial use. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 4)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this law are: 1. The Ministry of Economy, which is responsible for collecting the export fees for industrial waste. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 2, 4) 2. The Cabinet, which has the power to amend the fees mentioned in the resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 3) 3. The Committee for the valuation of Industrial Waste, which is defined in the law but its specific roles and powers are not detailed. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 1)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution references and interacts with the following other UAE legislation: 1. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministers, and its amendments. 2. Cabinet Resolution No. (20) of 2020, Concerning the Service Fees of the Ministry of Economy, and its amendments. 3. Cabinet Resolution No. (118) of 2023, Concerning the Controls of the Policy of Pricing Waste for Industrial Use. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force 30 days after the date of its publication. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste, 2023, Art. 6)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Export Fees of Industrial Waste for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.