Ensuring good governance in volatile markets
During what many see as an unprecedented time, and along with the current volatile markets numerous organisations rely on a strong level of corporate governance to mitigate the ongoing risks t... more
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UAE FDI Law – 100% foreign ownership and what it could mean to businesses in the UAE
In 2019 the UAE Government took steps to relax the foreign investment law, allowing 100% foreign ownership in a number of sectors. The measure was int... more
Since Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) were put in place a number of updates were issued by the Regulatory Authorities on the filing method and deadlines for submitting each respective ESR notifications. Below is a summary of the regula... more
When establishing a business in the UAE, there are a number of factors to take into consideration when deciding on the company structure you will use. Many individuals are unsure of which type of license they will need to conduct business i... more
What exactly is outsourcing?
Outsourcing is the practice of using a third party contractor to carry out a certain business function rather than carrying out that function in-house. Many companies have been outsourcing their business func... more
The UAE is made up of many expats and while Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken across the seven Emirates. Often documents will originate in another language and will need to be translated into Arabic before they can b... more
Whether you are setting up a new business in the UAE, applying for an employment visa or sponsoring your family there are a wide range of documents that need to be presented in support of these processes.
You’ll no doubt have heard the... more
Foreign companies, particularly those that wish to trade products in the UAE will need to consider the available options for how best to structure their sales channels. An attractive option for many organisations would be to appoint a Comme... more
A new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) law (‘FDI law’) allowing 100% foreign ownership of companies in the UAE has come into force after being published in the UAE Official Gazette recently.
The FDI law looks to relax the restrictions... more
A new worker’s insurance scheme came into effect on 15 October 2018, replacing the existing bank guarantees system that was in effect across the UAE.
The new affordable insurance scheme applies to all private-sector employees and inste... more