Other Briefings
Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors
As GCC capital flows increasingly toward India, ASEAN, Singapore, and Hong Kong, UAE holding companies are emerging as a strategic structure for Asia-focused investment. This article examines how treaty access, tax efficiency, substance, succession planning, and exit mechanics can shape returns for Gulf-based investors.
UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027
The UAE’s e-invoicing pilot has moved the framework from preparation to live implementation. Businesses can now voluntarily onboard before mandatory deadlines apply, giving them a penalty-free window to test ASP integration, invoice data mapping, ERP workflows, and internal controls ahead of the 2027 rollout.
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A guide to UAE end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax issues for expatriates leaving the country.
