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Against the backdrop of chronic budget deficits and rising government spending, many countries continue to raise tax rates and tighten fiscal control over individual and corporate income. As a result, representatives of international business and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly considering changing their tax jurisdiction or tax residency in search of more favorable conditions...

In the United Arab Emirates, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) regime was introduced within the legal framework of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It was initially approved in September 2016 and has since been successfully applied and further developed, becoming one of the key instruments for asset and investment structuring in the UAE...

A UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), also known as a Certificate of Domicile, is an official document issued by the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates (MOF) confirming an individual or legal entity's tax residency status in the UAE. The certificate is used exclusively for international tax purposes and is intended for submission to the tax authorities of a specific foreign jurisdiction in the context of applying double taxation avoidance agreements...

In 2017, two free economic zones of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah – RAK FTZ and RAKIA – were merged into a single free zone, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). Since the merger, RAKEZ has been consistently developing as one of the largest and most versatile free economic zones in the UAE, offering a wide range of licenses, infrastructure facilities, and business presence formats for international companies...

This overview covers the main types of visas available in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE remains one of the most attractive countries for both short-term visits and long-term residence, which is why visa and residency matters remain highly relevant...