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UAE Ministry of Finance unveils five strategic transformational projects

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced five major projects to improve government financial work. They include local supply strategies, transparency in climate data, corporate tax, public-private partnership and an e-billing system. [...]

Published on July 14, 2023 16:42

The Dubai Land Development (DLD) launches a privileges registry for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a privileges registry for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). It is possible for both local and international real estate trust companies to sign up. Note: An REIT is a company that owns commercial [...]

Published on July 13, 2023 17:12

The top UAE students can obtain Golden Visas

The Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced that the top students in the UAE can obtain Golden Visas. This initiative is a way for the government to recognize and reward students for [...]

Published on July 3, 2023 11:38

How long can holders of residency visas stay outside the UAE?

For visa holders in the UAE, there are minimum allowable periods of being abroad. If a person has a residency visa valid for 2 years, they can stay outside the UAE for a maximum of 360 consecutive days if they wish to maintain their residency [...]

Published on June 23, 2023 14:32

UAE prolonged the deadline to register in the unemployment system to 1 October 2023

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the extension of the deadline to register for unemployment insurance. The date was moved from 30 June to 30 September 2023. Those who fail; to be insured by 1 October face [...]

Published on June 19, 2023 20:19

Which conditions must be met for UAE visa holders to receive tax residency status

A UAE residence visa does not grant the holder automatic tax residency in the country. As of March 1st, 2023, Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 came into effect in the Emirates, establishing rules for receiving tax residency. In order to be issued [...]

Published on June 12, 2023 10:00

New visa conditions for joint ownership of real estate in Dubai

Last week, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced two new ways to get a residence visa in the UAE. Both of these are connected to purchasing real estate in the Emirates. The first of these new conditions allows you to receive a visa through [...]

Published on May 31, 2023 12:11

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New unemployment insurance conditions in the UAE

In 2023, Federal Decree-Law No. 13, the Involuntary Loss of Income Act, came into effect. Workers who have lost their job, can now be protected and count on insurance benefits. Until the 30th of June, employees of both public and private [...]

Published on May 22, 2023 16:42

Companies based in the UAE will pay a 9% corporate tax

As of June 1st, 2023, the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, will come into effect. Due to this, companies that are registered in the UAE will be required to pay a federal corporate tax. This tax directly [...]

Published on May 18, 2023 16:41