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Cabinet Decision No. 22 of 2016 on Unified Definition of Small and Medium Enterprises

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

The UAE Cabinet

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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The Cabinet:

- Having reviewed the Constitution;

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

- Federal Law No. 2 of 2014 on Small and Medium Enterprises;

- Based on the Cabinet’s approval;

Hereby resolves as follows:

 

Article 1 - Definitions

In implementing the provisions of this Decision, the following terms and phrases shall bear the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context otherwise stipulates:

 

State: The United Arab Emirates.

 

Law: Federal Law No. 2 of 2014 on Small and Medium Enterprises.

 

Council: Council of Small and Medium Enterprises.

 

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Any company or sole proprietorship engaged in an economic activity, whether it is small, including micro-enterprises, or medium, which is subject to the unified definition set forth herein.

 

Trade Sector: Any activity including the sale of a natural material or animal, agricultural or industrial product.

 

Industry Sector: Any activity including transformation of raw materials into processed or semi-processed materials, including an activity t...