What the introduction of corporate tax means for businesses in the UAE On January 31, 2022, the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will introduce a federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits, applicable across all emirates and effective from...
Many consider residency and citizenship by investment (RCBI) the ultimate route to boundless freedom, complete sovereignty, and unlimited global access. However, the truth is, RCBI is but one tool of many that can lead to one becoming a global citizen, but it takes more than a...
When the world was faced with a full lockdown in April of 2020 due to COVID-19, and what was to follow, there was a distinct fear within the private aviation industry, that perhaps once again, we were headed into a dark scenario reminiscent to the...
Helen finds out why people are buying second passports during the pandemic with John Hanafin of Huriya Private. #Why Citizenship by Investment has seen an increase over the course of last 12 months ? We thought we would never see countries locking their borders. Citizens from certain...
The missions scheduled for next year will include two official trips to the United States, and single trips to India, China and Australia...
The UAE is one of the most popular destinations for expats in the world, and securing permanent residency here is not only attractive but simple as well. Whether it’s lavish Dubai, cosmopolitan Abu Dhabi, culture-crazy Sharjah or any other of the UAE’s seven emirates that strikes...
Today’s business world is almost borderless. Where you’re from has little bearing on where you start your company, and international founders set up in almost every corner of the globe. Some corners more than others though. Like these four. If you’re debating where to start your company,...
I frequently have clients asking me about setting up in UAE, but they are unsure if they want a UAE offshore company, or a UAE onshore company, the IBC vs the FZCO. Two very different offerings, but they can also work together for greater benefits. Some history...
Not all passports are created equal so not all passport-holders are treated equally. How often can you feel this impact almost every element of your life? From the holidays you take, to how you conduct business, to the prospects your children enjoy. Let’s look at why some...
Something may come from nothing. It takes hard work and commitment, and perhaps a little luck - but it can happen. At the end of 2015, there were 350,000 SMEs in the UAE, providing jobs to over 86% of the private sector. They accounted for...
