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Legal Aspects of Doing Business in the Middle East, 2nd Edition

Name: Legal Aspects of Doing Business in the Middle East, 2nd Edition
Brand: Juris Publishing
SKU: 9781578232987
Price: 1650.00 HKD
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Author: Christian Campbell; Dennis Campbell
ISBN: 9781578232987

Edited by Christian Campbell · Dennis Campbell

Juris Publishing_ June 2020

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781578232987
Publisher: Juris Publishing_
Publication: June 2020
Format: Loose-leaf , 438 pages
Jurisdiction: Middle East ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Legal Aspects of Doing Business in the Middle East - Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage for more than 15 major jurisdictions on the requirements for doing business and investing in those countries, prepared by local practitioners with expertise in business transactions. Practical insights, commentary and analysis are offered on:

• General Conditions for Conduct of Business

• Business Registrations

• Investment Incentives

• Currency Regulation

• Establishment of Enterprises

• Principal Business Organizations

• Choosing a Form of Business

• Formation of Business Procedures

• Acquisition of Enterprises

Algeria

Introduction

Foreign Investment Regulation

Foreign Companies' Representation

Commercial Companies Law

Companies Tax System

Non-Resident Exchange Regulation

Employment Law

Banking and Stock Exchange Market System

Bahrain

Introduction

Favorable Political and Economic Climate

Legal System and Governing Laws

Forms of Business Organizations

Areas Open for Foreign Participation

Commercial Establishments

Labor Laws and Immigration Rules

Taxation and Custom Duty Aspects

Egypt

Introduction

Direct Investment in Egypt

Taxation

Iran

Introduction

Iranian Code of Commerce

Establishment of Enterprises

Acquisition of Enterprises

Acquisition of Realty by Foreign Nationals

Taxation

Arbitration

Custom Regulations

Free Trade and Special Economic Zones

Foreign Investment, Importation, and Transfer of Foreign Capital

Intellectual Property

Employment Law

Banking Law

Establishment of Foreign Banks

Anti-Money Laundering

Republic of Iraq

Introduction

Court System and Litigation

Internal Legal Aspects of Business

Legal Basis of Commerce

Legal Organization of Companies and Foreign Companies Branches

Commercial Agencies

Construction Contracts

Customs Regulation

Income Tax

Lease Contracts

Israel

Introduction

Form of Registration Requirements of Enterprises

Business, Work, and Residence Permits

Foreign Trade, Customs, Currency Exchange, Foreign Ownership, and Banking

Labor Aspects

Tax Aspects

Investment Incentives

General Information

Appendix

Jordan

Introduction

Contract Principles

Exchange Controls

Encouragement of Investment

Taxation

Customs Duties

Company Law

Labor and Social Security Laws

Banks

Trademarks and Patents

Lebanon

Introduction

Establishment of Enterprises

Arbitration

Acquisition of Reality by Foreign Nationals

Taxation

Customs Regulation

Currency Regulation, Capital and Money Transfer, Investment Incentives

Competition Law and Commercial Representation

Intellectual Property

Consumer Protection

Employment Law

Banking Law

Petroleum Law

Oman

Introduction

Legal System

Foreign Business Interests

Establishment and Registration Formalities

Other Relevant Legislation and Regulations

Trademarks and Intellectual Property Rights

Immigration

Insurance

Taxation

Oman-United States of America Free Trade Agreement

Qatar

Introduction

Political, Social, and Economic Climate for Foreign Investment

Legal System

Establishing Business Presence

Acquisition of Realty

Tax Regulations

Regulation of Specific Business Activities

Competition Law

Intellectual Property Protection

Employment Law

Customs, Foreign Trade, and Currency Exchange

Environmental Regulations

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Political, Social and Economic Climate

Political and Legal System

Business Presence

Limited Partnership

Intellectual and Industrial Property Trademarks

Government Contracts

Labor

Tax

Environment Allow

Other Reform Proposals

Concluding Reflections

Appendix A

Appendix B

Syria

Freedom Granted to Foreigners in Trade and Industry

Investment of Capital and Guarantees

Tax Rates on Industrial, Commercial, and Non-Commercial Profits

Tunisia

Introduction

Economic Environment

Investment Issues

Environment

Monopolies and Competition

Acquisitions and Mergers

Labor Regulations

Restrictions on Foreign Investment

Conclusion

Turkey

Introduction

Establishment of Enterprises

Acquisition of Enterprises

Acquisition of Real Estate

Taxation

Customs Regulation

Currency Regulation, Capital and Profit Transfer, and Investment Incentives

Competition Law

Intellectual Property

Employment Law

Banking Sector

United Arab Emirates

Introduction

Political, Social, and Economic Climate for Foreign Business

Legal System

Forms of Doing Business

Free Zones

Licensing of Businesses by the Emirates

Labor and Immigration Regulations

Regulation of Certain Business Activities

Taxation

Customs, Foreign Trade, and Currency Exchange

Real Estate

Arab Gulf Cooperaton Council

Conclusion

About the Author

About the Editor:
Christian Campbell is a Member British Institute of International and Comparative Law (2007-). Admitted to New York State Bar (1992). LL.M. 1988 McGeorge School of Law (1987-88), Sacramento, California. LL.B. 1987 University of Edinburgh (1984-87), Scotland. B.A. Studies (Political Science) University of the Pacific (1982-84), Stockton, California. Reifezeugnis (Austrian Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 1982, Bundesrealgymnasium (1977-82), Salzburg, Austria. Founder and Co-Director 2007- FDI Moot, Law Student Competition for Investor-State Arbitration (www.fdimoot.org). Adjunct Professor of Law 2003- Juris Doctorate Program, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Mass.

About the General Editor:
Professor Dennis Campbell is the Director of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) in Salzburg, Austria, and teaches as an adjunct Professor at Suffolk University Law School. He is the former Director of International Programs and Professor of Law at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has lectured at Stockholm University, Helsinki University, Salzburg University, National University of Taiwan, Warsaw University, and Jagiellonian University. He is a member of the New York State Bar and the Iowa State Bar and is a former Assistant Secretary of the California State Senate.
The Center for International Legal Studies promotes the dissemination of information among members of the international legal community, through research and publication projects, post-graduate and professional training programs, and academic seminars, professional symposia and continuing legal education conferences. Nearly 5,000 lawyers worldwide have been designated as Fellows of the CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES in recognition of their contributions to its programs. The Center provides observers on a regular basis at meetings of UNCITRAL and its Working Groups in Vienna and New York.

About the Contributors:

Mamoun Aidoud, Aidoud Law Office (Algeria)
Hassan Ali Radhi, Hassan Radhi & Associates (Bahrain)
Khaled El Shalakany, Shalakany Law Office (Egypt)
Mehrnaz Mehrabi, International Law Office of Mehrnaz Mehrabi and Associates (Iran)
Basil Yousif, Advocate (Republic of Iraq)
George A Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Keren-Polak & Co (Israel)
Issa M Dallal, Dallal & Associates (Jordan)
Mohamed Y Alem, Alem & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors (Lebanon)
Majid Al Toky and Christopher Knight, Trowers & Hamlins (Oman)
Mohammed Riaz and Salman Mahmood, Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners (Qatar)
Ronald E Pump, Johnson & Pump and Christopher H Johnson, The Law Firm of Mohamed Al-Sharif (Saudi Arabia)
Nazir Sinan (Syria)
Adly Bellagha, Avocat à la Cour de Cassation (Tunisia)
Ziya Akinci, Akinci Law Office (Turkey)
Charles S Laubach, Afridi & Angell (United Arab Emirates)