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UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now

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The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, moving the country’s 15 percent domestic minimum top-up tax from legislation into administration.

How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide

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Corporate Tax registration is mandatory for taxable persons in the UAE. This guide explains how to register through EmaraTax, including who must register, required documents, and key steps.

Freelancers in the Gulf Are Outgrowing Their Banks

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Freelancers in the Gulf are managing cross-border clients, multiple currencies, and irregular income. Here’s why traditional banking often falls short and how tailored freelancer bank accounts can help.

Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Boom: Market Shifts, Growth Dynamics and Opportunities

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Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is growing on mandatory coverage, Vision 2030 projects, digitalization, and reinsurance demand, creating opportunities for investors.

UAE Golden Visa in 2026: The Four Routes, the New Rules, and Which One Fits You

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We explain what the UAE Golden Visa offers in 2026, the four main routes to eligibility, what has changed, how to identify the right pathway.

Does the UAE Have a Minimum Wage? Regulations and Practical Considerations for Employers

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While the UAE has no universal minimum wage, foreign employers must navigate two distinct compliance regimes: a statutory minimum wage for Emirati staff in the private sector and a Wage Protection System, which monitors whether employers pay agreed salaries accurately and on time.

What Is the UAE Notice Period? A Guide for Employers and Employees

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Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.

Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE

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A guide to UAE end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax issues for expatriates leaving the country.

Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules

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Foreign employers hiring in Saudi Arabia must comply with Labor Law requirements, Saudization quotas, Qiwa employment contracts, probation rules, and restrictions on foreign workers and independent contractors.

France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE

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Discover why 11,000 French companies have established a presence in the UAE: foreign ownership reforms, incentives, regional market access.

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