Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: (11) of 2025
- Issued Date: 10 Feb 2025
- Effective Date: 15 Mar 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 793
- Sector: Labour, Residency and Professions
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 14
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the charges for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Justice in regulating the legal profession and legal consultation profession. It sets out the specific fees to be collected for various services, and grants the Cabinet the authority to amend these charges as needed. The Resolution aims to standardize and formalize the fees charged for the Ministry's regulatory activities in this sector. It is an important piece of legislation for legal professionals, law firms, and anyone seeking legal services in the UAE, as it provides clarity on the applicable charges. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 1-7)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the charges for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Justice in relation to the legal profession and legal consultation profession. It applies to all individuals and entities seeking services from the Ministry in this sector. The purpose is to standardize and formalize the fees charged for the Ministry's regulatory activities, which include licensing, registration, and other administrative functions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Ministry: The Ministry of Justice
- Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 Regulating the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession
- (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Resolution are: 1. The charges listed in the attached table must be collected by the Ministry of Justice for the services it provides in regulating the legal profession and legal consultation profession. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 2) 2. The Cabinet has the exclusive authority to amend the charges listed in the Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or modification. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 3) 3. The charges must be collected by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 4)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Resolution provides an exemption from the charges for federal or local government authorities, but this exemption does not extend to companies owned by these authorities or in which they hold an ownership stake. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 5)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect one month after its publication in the Official Gazette, which occurred on 14 February 2025. Therefore, the effective date of this Resolution is 15 March 2025. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Art. 7)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is related to the following UAE legislation: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competencies of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 Regulating the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession - Cabinet Resolution No. (8) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 Regulating the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession, 2025, Preamble)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession 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.