In one of our previous articles, we told you about the benefits and procedures of setting up business in Dubai Media City (DMC). But Dubai is not the only emirate that is providing facilities for the media and telecommunication sector through designated free zones. Other emirates are also providing facilities of various free zones and…
According to a latest report by the Legatum Institute (a UAE based private investment firm), UAE has retained its position as the most prosperous country in the whole Arab world while the living standard of people of UAE in the last decade has improved more than any other country in the world. As a result,…
The government of UAE is determined for the implementation of value added tax (VAT) on due date (1st January 2018) and it is evident from the latest incident in which a plea from an influential businessman and head of a federation was rejected by the government. Just few days ago, chairman of the UAE Banks…
Just one month is now left in the implementation of value added tax (VAT) in UAE but the things aren’t completely cleared yet. There are still several speculations going on about the products and services that will come under the previously announced and soon to be implemented tax even after the signing of the VAT…
International Business Company/Corporation (IBC) is a type of offshore company that is established in few exclusive jurisdictions (tax havens) under the laws of that locality. Such corporations are either tax free or liable to very little tax. There are few restrictions on such companies in few jurisdictions. It is important to note that not all…
The time for implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) is approaching in UAE and now the ruler of Dubai (who is also PM and vice president of UAE), Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has signed Executive Regulation on VAT. According to this regulation, 5% VAT will be imposed from 1st of January 2017 on…
