How long do I have to make a claim in United Arab Emirates?
General limitation rules in United Arab Emirates. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 10–15 years. Commercial claims commonly 10 years; general civil period 15 years (onshore).
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge). 3 years from knowledge, 15-year long-stop (onshore).
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- Varies, ask a lawyer
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)
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