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New UAE Traffic Rules and Penalty System to Take Effect in March 2025

The UAE government has announced a new decree regulating traffic rules and penalties in the Emirates. Final decisions on legislative changes will be announced and implemented in March 2025. These changes aim to align regulations with modern [...]

Published on October 31, 2024 12:22

FTA Sets October 31 Deadline for August-September Licensed Companies

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) urges businesses that received licenses in August or September of any year to register for corporate tax no later than October 31, 2024. Those who fail to register or miss the deadline will face administrative [...]

Published on October 31, 2024 12:18

Tourists arriving in the Emirates can receive a complimentary eSIM with 10 GB of data

Guests arriving in the UAE are now provided with special electronic SIM cards with 10 GB of free data — eSIM Free Visitor Line. These were developed by the country’s largest telecommunications service provider, e&. The guest eSIM [...]

Published on September 26, 2024 12:46

Starting January 2025, Private Joint-Stock Companies in the UAE Must Include at Least One Woman on Their Board of Directors

The UAE Ministry of Economy has issued a directive requiring private joint-stock companies owned by investors to provide at least one board seat to women. This decision, which will take effect from January 2025, aims to ensure gender equality [...]

Published on September 19, 2024 14:21

Visa amnesty in effect in the UAE from September 1 to October 31, 2024

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced the start of a visa amnesty from September 1, which will last for two months. During this grace period, visa violators – guests and residents in the [...]

Published on September 5, 2024 17:05

The UAE has adopted new measures to combat money laundering and financial crimes

A new Federal Decree-Law has been issued in the UAE, which amends the current legislation on countering money laundering and terrorist financing. It is aimed at protecting the country’s financial ecosystem, strengthening the legal [...]

Published on August 19, 2024 12:53

Changes have been made to the UAE labour legislation aimed at protecting the rights of employees and employers

The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law that amends a similar document on the regulation of labour relations. It is aimed at ensuring the efficiency and competitiveness of the labour market, regulating relations between employers and [...]

Published on August 15, 2024 15:39

Demand for obtaining a “Golden Visa” through bank deposits is growing in the UAE

Among foreign investors, the method of obtaining a UAE resident “Golden Visa” through a bank deposit is gaining popularity. To be eligible for a 10-year visa, one needs to open a deposit of at least AED 2 million (USD 545,000) in a [...]

Published on August 12, 2024 12:30

Companies and entrepreneurs in the UAE who received a license in July must apply for corporate tax registration by the end of August

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) urges companies and entrepreneurs who received a license in July, regardless of the year of issue, to register for corporate tax payment by August 31, 2024. Legal entities and individuals who do not register [...]

Published on August 7, 2024 12:09

Tajer Abu Dhabi E-commerce License Will Cover 12 New Types of Activities

The Business Center at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has added 12 new directions to the list of activities eligible for the Tajer Abu Dhabi license. This license allows engagement in e-commerce without purchasing or [...]

Published on August 1, 2024 23:47