Unified UAE Legislation Database

Federal-Decree Law No. 14 of 2023 Concerning the Modern Technology-Based Trade

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

President of the UAE

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, 
Having reviewed: 

- The Constitution,

- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 on Competencies of Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, as amended,

Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022 Promulgating the Commercial Transactions Law, and 

- Based on the proposal submitted by the Minister of Economy and approved by the Cabinet, 

Hereby enact the following Decree Law: 

 

Article 1 — Definitions 

For the purpose of applying the provisions of this Decree-Law, the following words and expressions shall bear the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise: 

 

The State: The United Arab Emirates.

 

The Ministry: The Ministry of Economy.

 

The Minister: The Minister of Economy.

 

CBUAE: The Central Bank of the UAE.

 

The Competent Authority: Federal or local authorities in charge of issuing the approvals, licenses, and permits in accordance with applicable legislation.

 

Modern Technology-Based Trade: The sale and purchase of goods, services, and relevant data through technological platforms or modern technology, including...