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Dubai Court Confirms Legality of Cryptocurrency Salary Payments

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


  1. Case Overview
  2. Dubai's Regulatory Environment
  3. Significance of the Court Ruling

  4. A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of First Instance has determined that salary payments in cryptocurrency are legally valid under employment contracts. This decision marks a significant development in the UAE's legal stance on cryptocurrencies.

    Case Overview

    The case began when an employee filed a lawsuit against their employer, claiming unpaid wages, wrongful termination compensation, and other related benefits. According to the employment contract, the employee was entitled to a monthly salary in fiat currency, as well as an additional payment of 5,250 EcoWatt tokens. The dispute arose when the employer failed to pay the EcoWatt token portion of the salary for six months. The employee sought legal redress, arguing that the employer’s failure to pay the cryptocurrency portion constituted a breach of contract.

    In a previous case, the court ruled against the employee due to the lack of a clear method for valuing the cryptocurrency in fiat terms.

    Dubai's Regulatory Environment

    Dubai’s legal landscape has been evolving to accommodate the growing interest in cryptocurrencies. In 2022, the city implemented the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), creating a comprehensive legal framework for businesses related to virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Dubai's favorable tax environment further enhances its status as a cryptocurrency hub. The city, part of the UAE, does not impose personal income tax or capital gains tax on individual investors, making it an attractive destination for those looking to optimize their tax liabilities on income and capital gains from crypto investments.

    Significance of the Court Ruling

    The 2024 ruling represents a significant departure from the court's previous stance. This time, the court recognized and enforced the payment of the salary in EcoWatt tokens as specified in the employment contract, without requiring the conversion of the tokens into fiat currency. This decision sets an important precedent for future cases involving digital currency payments and could significantly impact the legal regulation of cryptocurrencies in the UAE.

    This decision is a significant step forward in the UAE's legal system and opens up new possibilities for employers and employees to use digital currencies. It is hoped that this will lay the foundation for further changes and improvements in the legal regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.

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