UAE Court Orders Repayment of Dh153,000 in Employment Fraud Case
A woman is held accountable for failing to secure jobs in exchange for a substantial payment.
A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a woman must repay Dh153,000 and pay a Dh20,000 fine for failing to deliver on job placement promises made to another woman.
The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims determined that the defendant accepted the money under the assurance of arranging employment opportunities for the plaintiff and her family members, a promise that was not fulfilled.
The plaintiff backed her claims with bank transfer receipts and documentation of phone communications indicating the transfer of funds to the defendant.
Initially, the plaintiff sought the return of the full Dh153,000 and additional compensation of Dh47,000 for damages.
Court-appointed experts provided testimony that the defendant had acknowledged receiving the funds for securing job placements through a third party.
However, when that party failed to produce the promised job offers, the defendant did not return the initial payment.
Although she proposed a settlement of Dh50,000 and asked for more time to pay the remaining balance, the plaintiff declined this offer.
Based on the evidence and the expert report, the court held that the defendant was obliged to reimburse the full amount to the plaintiff and additionally awarded Dh20,000 for damages caused by her actions.
In a separate development, the UAE Ministry of Finance has announced new measures to facilitate compliance with the country's corporate tax framework.
Under the latest updates, foreign companies that are entirely owned by UAE government entities, investment funds, or public pension funds may now qualify for corporate tax exemptions.
This marks a significant policy change, as previous regulations did not permit such exemptions for foreign firms operating in the UAE through local branches.
These amendments aim to ensure equitable tax treatment between entities based in the UAE and those owned by exempt organizations from abroad, contingent upon meeting specific criteria.
Furthermore, in an effort to alleviate financial burdens, the UAE will waive penalties for companies that fail to register for corporate tax on time, provided they submit their tax returns within seven months from their initial tax period.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has also announced that it will refund any fines that businesses have previously settled, given they comply with these stipulations.
These initiatives are part of a comprehensive approach to promote a competitive and business-friendly tax landscape in the UAE, while also encouraging timely compliance as the corporate tax law is enforced for the first time.
The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims determined that the defendant accepted the money under the assurance of arranging employment opportunities for the plaintiff and her family members, a promise that was not fulfilled.
The plaintiff backed her claims with bank transfer receipts and documentation of phone communications indicating the transfer of funds to the defendant.
Initially, the plaintiff sought the return of the full Dh153,000 and additional compensation of Dh47,000 for damages.
Court-appointed experts provided testimony that the defendant had acknowledged receiving the funds for securing job placements through a third party.
However, when that party failed to produce the promised job offers, the defendant did not return the initial payment.
Although she proposed a settlement of Dh50,000 and asked for more time to pay the remaining balance, the plaintiff declined this offer.
Based on the evidence and the expert report, the court held that the defendant was obliged to reimburse the full amount to the plaintiff and additionally awarded Dh20,000 for damages caused by her actions.
In a separate development, the UAE Ministry of Finance has announced new measures to facilitate compliance with the country's corporate tax framework.
Under the latest updates, foreign companies that are entirely owned by UAE government entities, investment funds, or public pension funds may now qualify for corporate tax exemptions.
This marks a significant policy change, as previous regulations did not permit such exemptions for foreign firms operating in the UAE through local branches.
These amendments aim to ensure equitable tax treatment between entities based in the UAE and those owned by exempt organizations from abroad, contingent upon meeting specific criteria.
Furthermore, in an effort to alleviate financial burdens, the UAE will waive penalties for companies that fail to register for corporate tax on time, provided they submit their tax returns within seven months from their initial tax period.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has also announced that it will refund any fines that businesses have previously settled, given they comply with these stipulations.
These initiatives are part of a comprehensive approach to promote a competitive and business-friendly tax landscape in the UAE, while also encouraging timely compliance as the corporate tax law is enforced for the first time.
