The recent leadership appointments announced by the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have been praised by leaders across the Emirates, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and other members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed…
The UAE has introduced a new application process for families seeking to obtain a multiple-entry tourist visa. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) has streamlined the application process so that families can apply as a group, rather than submitting separate applications for each family member. This new process has been designed to make it easier…
The UAE is set to introduce a new freelance work permit that will allow people of all skill levels to take up freelance jobs in the country. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, stated that the new permit is expected to be rolled out by the third quarter of 2023 and will enable freelancers to work within…
The UAE Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 on the determination of tax residency is a welcome relief for expats living in the UAE. The decision aims to simplify the tax residency rules and avoid double taxation, which can be a major concern for individuals who have financial interests in multiple countries. The law was issued in September 2022 and…
The new government excellence model approved by Sheikh Hamdan aims to reinforce the concepts of institutional agility, effective public-private partnerships, and integrated proactive government services that rely on the latest digital technologies. It seeks to enhance the work environment by introducing new evaluation methods and streamlining service delivery through innovative mechanisms. The three pillars of the model are: The Vision:…
It was a great honor for us to have been invited by Falcon and Associates to make a presentation on Establishment in Dubai to the 8th year cohorts of their program. The event was attended by 29 energetic and enthusiastic post-graduate individuals who have joined the intensive Falcon programme. Our presentation focused on the process of establishing businesses in Dubai…
On the 24th of January, we were invited to an enlightening evening organized by Ms Lotte Wagner of Liv & Lov and Mr Jens Lund, the President of the Danish Business Council. The purpose of the evening was to discuss the protection of assets concerning wills, inheritance, and estate planning. I covered the part in respect of the laws of…
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new guidelines that clarify tax residency status for residents in the country. This move is aimed at offering more clarity to individuals in respect of when they are considered as tax residents under UAE taxation laws. The guidelines provide a framework for determining tax residency status based on an individual’s physical presence in…
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a system developed by the Central Bank of the UAE to ensure that private sector employees are paid their wages in a timely and accurate manner. The DMCC Free Zone has implemented the WPS to create a database that records wage payments in the private sector. This helps to guarantee that employers pay their…
All options for visit visa holders to renew their visas from within the country have been suspended according to the latest announcement by travel agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The statement came after the new rules took effect earlier this month, discontinuing the option for tourists to extend their visit visas from within the country. According to Praveen…
