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Why the UAE is an attractive jurisdiction for starting a business The business environment and investment climate of the United Arab Emirates are highly conducive to the development of startups and new entrepreneurial initiatives. This is why an increasing number of entrepreneurs choose the UAE as a jurisdiction to launch their businesses...

What taxes apply in Dubai? Who is required to pay them? Are tax returns mandatory? This overview addresses the key aspects of taxation for individuals and companies in the UAE, taking into account current rules and regulatory requirements. UAE tax legislation, as in most countries, clearly distinguishes between individuals and legal entities and differentiates tax obligations based on residency status and the nature of activities...

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, have been consistently introducing value-added tax (VAT) in recent years as part of efforts to diversify government revenues and modernize their tax systems. The UAE was one of the first countries in the region to introduce VAT...

In 2026, working with offshore companies in the UAE requires a much more balanced and professional approach than before. Stricter banking requirements, the expansion of international tax information exchange, the growing role of compliance, and increased scrutiny of economic substance have made many “old” practices ineffective...

The United Arab Emirates is one of the most attractive jurisdictions for international investors and entrepreneurs, including due to its extensive network of double taxation avoidance agreements (Double Tax Treaties, DTT). Such bilateral agreements have been concluded between the UAE and dozens of countries worldwide...