Other Briefings
GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia
ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE’s existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.
UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained
Learn when UAE companies must update their UBO and shareholder records, what triggers the 15-day reporting deadline, and how to maintain compliance with UAE beneficial ownership requirements.
Five Months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA: Early Results, and How UAE Companies Actually Enter Vietnam
Five months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA, discover the sectors driving early opportunities and how UAE companies are entering Vietnam through investment, partnerships, and strategic market entry.
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.
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.
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.
France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE
Discover why 11,000 French companies have established a presence in the UAE: foreign ownership reforms, incentives, regional market access.
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland 2026: Where to Invest?
UAE free zone vs mainland in 2026: compare ownership, corporate tax, the 0% QFZP rate, costs, new onshore access to decide where to invest.
Setting Up a Business in Dubai: A 2026 Guide
Dubai remains a leading destination for foreign investors, but new corporate tax rules mean business setup choices now carry greater fiscal consequences. This article explains the main incorporation routes, ownership rules, tax treatment, costs, timelines, residency options, and compliance requirements for 2026.
UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Key Provisions and Business Implications for the Gulf
The UK-GCC FTA creates new opportunities for trade, investment, services, digital commerce, and procurement across the Gulf.
