Unified UAE Legislation Database

FAQ: Are unsigned invoices or informal emails valid evidence to claim freight charges?

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In force

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Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

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Answer:

No. Invoices or electronic communications not signed, sealed, or acknowledged have no binding evidentiary effect. They are treated as private documents and only have legal force if signed or expressly accepted.

 

Legal Basis:

Article 24 of Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2022 Promulgating the Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions

 

Relevant case law:

Case No. 445 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Commercial