Business is booming in the UAE and many international companies have branches or headquarters in the country, given its strategic geopolitical location, healthy infrastructure and business-friendly regulations. One key aspect in establishing the right conditions to trade is getting the right team together. This often means recruiting internationally. Manual labour is known locally as ‘manpower…
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While there is a multitude of different free zones to consider registering with in the economic hub of the UAE, Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is one not to be overlooked. Located in of the smallest of the country’s seven emirates, Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is in the heart of the friendly,…
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There are many reasons why the UAE is such a popular destination for those looking to establish offshore companies. These include: No sponsorship by a UAE citizen is required This means the company can be fully owned by foreign nationals Offshore companies are exempt from all taxation All business proceeds can be transferred out of…
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Access to dual licensing now available for Dubai International Financial Centre companies New partnership will enable greater access and innovation for companies operating out of Dubai, while increasing consumer protection and anti-fraud measures Companies operating out of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s leading financial hub, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),…
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Business ownership can seem like a pipedream for many people, especially one in a foreign land with different rules and regulations. However, taking the plunge can be much easier than many people anticipate, especially with a bit of research and some basic assistance. The United Arab Emirates can offer the ideal conditions to build a…
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Paying tax on money that you have invested in a bank can be a source of frustration for many. However, you can move your money and make it work for you with a bit of creativity! The UAE is an attractive prospect for many, given its Islamic finance that prevents taxation on bank accounts and…
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Dubai Knowledge Park: Join the world’s only Human Resource Management free zone. Set up in Dubai’s central Tecom district in 2003, Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) is the world’s only free zone dedicated to Human Resource Management and learning. The idea is to help advance the region’s talent pool and realise one of the main pillars…
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The UAE is an exciting place to launch any business, given the vast amount of economic activity happening in the country and the region. Potential opportunities for business exist equally for consultants, and you can quickly and easily establish a consultancy business in one of the many economic free zones in the country. Consultancy businesses…
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The UAE is home to many people who are not permanent residents for one reason or another; almost 80 per cent of the population is expatriate and a good number of those will not reside in the country long-term. As a result, many people when they first arrive in the country will look to have…
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Successful business creation and operation comes down to careful planning and research, and knowing your market. Beauty salons in the UAE are the kind of business that can offer great financial reward, and even in lean economic times they will still draw in customers. The aspects to consider when looking to launch your own beauty…
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