The Independence law Associates., PLC
American Law Firm
Business Legal Counseling
18551 W. Warren Ave.,
Detroit, MI. 48228
Doing Business in the U.A.E.
We routinely deal with a geographically dispersed client base involved with
international transactions. Over the course of the years, we have developed substantial expertise in offering consulting services to firms and individuals who want to transact international business with the U.S. and Middle East.
The firm has a diverse (USA / Foreign Countries) real estate practice which includes representing international and U.S. individuals, real estate investment trusts, buyers/sellers and landlords/tenants in all stages of real estate transactions:
In addition to our core practice, we have worked closely with our clients since our earliest days in the establishment of new business ventures in the United States and Middle East and in resolving all the related legal problems. We help our clients to organize and structure their businesses by negotiating and preparing agreements governing financing and personnel issues. As our clients grow and expand, so does the scope of our assignments: buying and selling businesses, raising capital and bank financing, participating in joint ventures, entering into strategic relationships, negotiating distribution and licensing agreements, "going public", and in certain cases, helping them to restructure and/or ultimately liquidate or sell their businesses.
Commercial Real Estate (including, office buildings, mixed-use, parking garages, and shopping centers)
Form and advise corporations, special purpose entities, partnerships and joint ventures regarding acquisitions, sales, development and financing of real estate projects;
Negotiate and draft purchase and sale agreements;
Condominium / cooperative apartment building conversion and development;
Conduct due diligence;
Draft and negotiate real estate broker agreements;
Represent institutional lenders, mortgage banks and mortgage brokers in financing of real estate loans (negotiate and draft credit agreements/notes, security agreements, mortgages, and fixture filings);
Structure real estate transactions involving foreign purchasers (which may involve international or cross-border transactions) in a way to avoid U.S. estate and gift taxes with respect to such real estate (and minimize income taxes in connection with such real estate as well);
Represent owners, landlords, and tenants in negotiating, drafting, interpreting and enforcing leases and subleases; and
Negotiate and draft telecommunication equipment co-location agreements.
Buying Property in USA - Doing Business in USA
One of the most diverse cities of the Middle East, Beirut is also the capital, largest city and chief seaport of Lebanon. Known as the Paris of the Middle East, Beirut is the commercial center of the region and has something for everyone. It's filled with vibrancy and charm by night, as the city never sleeps. Catch the world partying here, in Beirut.One of the most diverse cities of the Middle East, Beirut is also the capital, largest city and chief seaport of Lebanon. Known as the Paris of the Middle East, Beirut is the commercial center of the region and has something for everyone. It's filled with vibrancy and charm by night, as the city never sleeps. Catch the world partying here, in Beirut.
The real estate market in Lebanon had witnessed unprecedented demand in 2005, particularly from Gulf investors. As a result, real estate prices in some Beirut neighborhoods had risen sharply. Beirut's low property prices combined with new inward investment make it to set to be a good place to invest.
We have an affiliated Office in Lebanon called "Jamaleddine Law Firm". Jamaleddine Law Firm is consider as one of the largest law firm in Beirut.
Investing in Lebanon
Dubai and other UAE cities are in the process of creating an international property market from scratch, with foreign ownership of freehold only introduced last year. Thus buyers are given an exceptionally good deal to encourage them to be pioneers. Investing in the Dubai property market is proving a very successful way in which to grow your wealth significantly. Property prices are increasing in Dubai by as much as 25% per annum. Added to this high capital appreciation is the fact that Dubai currently yields the highest rental yields in the world. With the right property in the right area you can expect to generate up to 15% net per annum and if you invest in some of our Dubai serviced apartments you can receive even higher yields.
Foreign enterprises wishing to conduct business in the U.A.E. may do so either by establishing a formal, permanent presence in the U.A.E., or by using a commercial agent. There are several methods pursuant to which a foreign entity may be licensed on a permanent basis in the U.A.E, including:
Incorporating a Limited Liability Company (“L.L.C.”);
Establishing a Branch office or Representative office;
Establishing a wholly owned entity in one of the U.A.E. Free Trade Zones.
Doing Business in the U.A.E.
