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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (1) of 2012

Dubai Law·1 of 2012

Issued Date
January 5, 2012
Effective from
January 5, 2012
Articles
2
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
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Establishes a fine reduction scheme for economic establishments in Dubai, with percentages and periods specified in an attached schedule for implementation.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) a. The value of fines imposed on economic establishments in the Emirate of Dubai will be reduced according to the percentages and periods set out in the attached Schedule. b. The reduction of fines pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Article will apply only to violations recorded prior to the effective date of this Decree.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 5 January 2012 Corresponding to 11 Safar 1433 A.H. © 2014 The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text will prevail.

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    Decree No. (1) of 2012 Reducing Fines Imposed on Economic Establishments in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 2 Schedule Percentages of Fine Reduction SN Due Date Reduction Rate 1 From 1 January 2012 to 29 February 2012 40% 2 From 1 March 2012 to 30 April 2012 30% 3 From 1 May 2012 to 29 June 2012 20%

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Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

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