Entrepreneurs across the world are attracted to setting up and running their businesses in the UAE – even those who prefer not to relocate to the Gulf. And it’s easy to understand the appeal. Just three decades ago the Emirates was one of the least developed...
Some people just seem to have a more relaxed way of life. On your travels do you ever cast envious glances at the business people lingering over coffee in a town square as if they had all the time in the world? How is it that...
The US has long been seen as perhaps the ultimate relocation destination. Its prosperous and stable lifestyle, rich and varied culture, and world-class healthcare and education systems are just a few elements that set it apart. But America is not known for providing an easy route...
As one of the best oiled and most liberal economic machines in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and indeed the world, the United Arab Emirates offers advantages in every direction for anyone wishing to set up a company here. This is not lost...
When setting up in the UAE, entrepreneurs are usually faced with two options. Some choose to set up in one of the nation’s free zones, meanwhile others opt to set up an onshore business – usually to trade with the local UAE market, something which...
The Caribbean is the grandfather of second citizenship. It’s where citizenship-by-investment was born, and remains one of the most popular second citizenship destinations today. But which of the top five Caribbean programmes is best for you? All five deliver citizenship in exchange for investment. All five grant...
Launching new businesses is a popular activity here in the UAE. In Dubai alone, the Department of Economic Development (DED) issued a staggering 21,146 new business licences in 2016. Among these new businesses – and the 125,000+ licence renewals issued every year – the most popular...
All that glitters might just be gold. Because as of 2013, Spain introduced their ‘golden visa’ law. Put simply, it means non-EU nationals can obtain European residency in only 2-3 months using a fast track process. What do you get in return? Easy movement within the Schengen...
When setting up in the UAE, entrepreneurs have a number of options. You could choose to set up in one of the many free zones – and take advantage of 0% corporate and personal tax, 100% company ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no currency...
What’s the best thing about owning your own business? Is it the prestige of being an entrepreneur? The excitement of trying something completely new? Maybe it’s seeing the word ‘CEO’ on your business card? For many, being your own boss is the thing that really matters. According...
