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Foundations
UAE Foundations! | Asset Protection and UAE Policies
The Foundations in UAE In the UAE, a greater inflow of individuals can be seen who possess high net worth,…
Immigration & Residency
How the introduction of the Golden Visa scheme is impacting UHNWI inbound migration to the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained its 10-year ascent to the top of the immigration food chain and is…
Family Offices
Onwards and Upwards – The UAE Accelerating Global Investment
The playing field for individuals and families with ultra-high net worth (UHNW) is constantly shifting. A fundamental change has occurred…
Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Updates from April 2023
Throughout April 2023, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Authorities have published several Cabinet Decisions (“CD”), Ministerial Decisions (“MD”), and Federal…
Corporate Secretarial Services
OPINION: Estate planning solution for families with US situs assets
On the cusp of an unprecedented intergenerational transfer of wealth, regional families are taking action. The adoption rate of domestically available tools…
Other Updates
OPINION: For UAE family offices – the time is NOW!
On 13 March 2023, the Emirates Family Office Association (“EFOA”) was launched, heralding an exciting and crucial advancement in the UAE’s…
Immigration & Residency
Newsflash: The FTA Implements New Tax Residency Regime from March 2023
On 2 September 2022, the UAE redefined the criteria of tax residency relevant for individual applicants to qualify for a Tax…
Other Updates
ADGM NEW OFFICE — WE ARE EXPANDING!
Family Holding Structures Single-/Multi- Family Offices Private Clients Intergenerational Planning Immigration Since 2009, we are providing for the needs of…
Other Updates
News Flash: DMCC member firms — Mandatory WPS Implementation
What is WPS: WPS is a digital payment of salary transfer through Banks / Exchange Bureaus / financial institutions approved…
Family Offices
Client Alert: DIFC Publishes its New Family Arrangements Regulations
Family businesses significantly contribute to the UAE economic growth; and the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) provides unique and tailored…
Corporate Tax
News Flash: Revamp of Tax Residency Rules in the UAE
On 2 September 2022, the UAE Cabinet (Cabinet) issued Decision No. 85 of 2022 (Decision) redefining the criteria of tax…