I. What you should know about arbitration in the Middle East and North Africa: It is every entrepreneur’s nightmare when quarrels with a business partner end up in court. The risk of this happening is greater when there is a clash of very different business cultures, and even more so in a volatile economic and political …

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I. Change lies in trade  With 30.2 million km², around 1.3 billion inhabitants, and a total of 55 countries, Africa is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. Over 50 % of Africa’s population is under 20 years old1; by 2050, one in four new-borns is expected to come from Africa.2 The continent is …

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Important tips and up-to-date information for foreign investors wishing to set up a company in Algeria.  A. Which legal form do I choose for my company in Algeria?  I. What legal forms are available for companies in Algeria?  There are essentially seven legal forms for companies in Algeria, which are similar to the constellations we …

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Essential information on the applicable law on termination of employment in the private sector in the UAE  Since 02.02.2022, the new UAE Labour Law (Law No. 33 of 2021) has been in force, which replaced the old Labour Law (Law No. 8 of 1980) after more than 40 years and has brought about far-reaching changes. …

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“Other countries, other customs”. This also applies to judicial proceedings in Morocco, which are similar to those in Europe according to the law, but in practice have some differences. In court and on the high seas, one is also in the hands of Allah in Morocco.   An overview of court rules, costs, the course and …

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1. Basic regulations on the acquisition of real estate in Egypt  The transfer of ownership of real estate is not uniformly regulated in Egypt.  a) The acquisition of real estate in the urban area of Cairo  In older districts, such as Maadi, Downtown or Zamalek, a buyer – after concluding the purchase contract – also …

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Unless a commercial agent or a simple branch office is suitable for the needs of entering the Moroccan market, there is a wide range of companies available to us there, familiar from continental European law. Moroccan company law provides for the following company forms: – the joint-stock company (regulated by Law No. 17-95) on the …

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For the development of renewable energies – especially photovoltaics and solar thermal energy – Morocco has particularly good location factors in various respects and thus offers ideal conditions for foreign investment.