News Archive 2018 | Page 3 of 12

As a company with many years of experience in the UAE corporate services market, we have compiled 10 key questions that must be answered before you decide to register a company in the Emirates. Clear answers to these questions will help you choose the right business structure, avoid unnecessary costs, and minimize risks at launch...

The procedure for opening a bank account in the UAE is generally clear and standardized; however, in practice, it may turn out to be more complicated than expected. Sometimes, after all your efforts, a bank delivers its verdict: “Sorry, we cannot open an account for you at our bank...

In this article, we address the issue of so-called “online company registration in the UAE,” as potential investors often inquire about the possibility of fast and remote business setup. In addition, international legal and consulting firms providing corporate services outside the UAE frequently request information from registration agents about existing companies registered in the Emirates...

The introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in the UAE on 1 January 2018 marked a key stage in reforming the country’s financial system. The VAT rate was set at 5% and formed part of a broader strategy to diversify government revenues and reduce budget dependence on the oil sector...

The authorities of the UAE are not afraid to set ambitious goals. One of these is the Smart Technologies program, the main goal of which is to make the city of Dubai the most technologically advanced in the world by 2021...