Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (48) of 2019
- Issued Date: 04 Jul 2019
- Effective Date: 07 Jul 2019
- Official Gazette: No. 658
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 15
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Interior for services related to licensing private security companies. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee schedule for these licensing services. This law matters for private security companies operating in the UAE, as it outlines the mandatory fees they must pay to obtain and maintain their licenses. The fees cover various application, renewal, and other administrative processes, providing clarity on the financial obligations for this industry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 1-7)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Interior for services related to licensing private security companies. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee schedule for these licensing services. The law applies to all private security companies operating in the UAE that require a license from the Ministry of Interior. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions under this law are:
- State: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Ministry: Ministry of Interior
- Minister: Minister of Interior
- (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligation under this law is for private security companies to pay the fees specified by the Ministry of Interior for licensing services. These fees cover various application, renewal, and other administrative processes related to obtaining and maintaining a license to operate as a private security company in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
This law does not specify any new licensing, registration, or approval requirements for private security companies. It only regulates the fees charged for the licensing services provided by the Ministry of Interior, which are required under the existing Federal Law No. (37) of 2006 on Private Security Companies. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 2)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Ministry of Interior is responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Cabinet Resolution. The Minister of Interior is empowered to issue the necessary resolutions for the enforcement of this law. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 5)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
This Cabinet Resolution specifies the fees that the Ministry of Interior shall collect for the various licensing services provided to private security companies. The fees are outlined in a table attached to the resolution, but the exact fee amounts are not provided in the text. The law states that the Cabinet shall be competent to make any amendments to the fee schedule, including addition, omission, or adjustment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 2-3)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued under the authority of several federal laws, including: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the Competences of the Ministries and the Capacities of the Ministers - Federal Law No. (37) of 2006 on Private Security Companies - Federal Law No. (1) of 2011 with respect to the Public Revenues of the State - Federal Law by Decree No. (8) of 2011 concerning the Rules for Preparation of the General Budget and Final Accounts The Resolution also repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (33) of 2008 on the Application Fees for Licensing Private Security Companies. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Preamble and Art. 6)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on July 07, 2019, as stated in Article 7. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 658. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies, 2019, Art. 7)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies 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.