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In the UAE this activity allows the company to resell electronic cigarettes which are electronic devices that work by heating a liquid called e-juice which generates vapor that is inhaled by the user, the e-juice may or not contain nicotine, e-cigarette is intended to simulate the experience of smoking cigarettes and narghiles / shisha and may help users to quit smoking. Read more

A Foreign Branch Office in UAE is a registered company that maintains 100% foreign ownership, provided a National Service Agent is appointed. Sovereign PPG can provide detail on the features, advantages and considerations of setting up a Branch Office as well as offer trustworthy support for company formation. Read more

For companies looking to access the UAE market the first major decision is whether to use an Agent (a Commercial Agent and/or a Distribution Agent) or to set up a Sales Office or to set up a full local UAE Trading company. Read more

Por qué son tan importantes los servicios de intermediación con el gobierno en los EAU? Los servicios de intermediación con el gobierno también conocido como servicios “pro” son un requisito para todas las compañías de los EAU. Estos servicios cubren todas las actividades relacionado con la tramitación de los documentos gubernamentales como la solicitud de visados, el permiso de trabajo, las solicitudes de licencias comerciales etc. El proceso de establecer una compañía en los EAU es más barato, eficaz y productivo con los servicios pro. Read more

In 2019 the UAE introduced a number of new rules and regulations to help support the ease of doing business in the UAE, these new regulations will be effective and beneficial for foreign investors and companies already in the UAE and those looking to set up in the near term. We reflect back on someContinue reading "2019 Key Government Announcements" Read more

The year-end is fast approaching and 2019 has been a happy, successful and busy year for Sovereign PPG. Since obtaining ISO 9001 in 2018, we have ingrained a culture of quality service within Sovereign PPG which has become the binding thread in making us the Company we are today. We are happy to announce that we have successfully passed ISO 9001 going into 2020. Read more

There are a number of considerations and drawbacks before deciding whether you should set up in a Freezone and then obtain a Mainland Dual Licence, or whether you should set up a full mainland LLC Company of Branch office. Read more

Omanisation is a policy introduced by the Omani government in 1988 with the goal to replace foreign workers with trained Omani nationals. Certain quotas of Omani to foreign employees’ ratios have been set in Oman for several industries and companies which reach the mandated goals are provided with a ‘green card’ which will give them special opportunities in any government related project. Read more

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai launched the Instant Licence initiative in 2018 to help boost UAE economy by attracting new investors into the market and making it easier and quicker to set up commercial licence in the mainland UAE. An Instant Licence is processed almost immediately through a digital portal, allowing for commercial licences to be issued in 5 to 10 minutes. Read more

Attested documents are required for most processes in the UAE, for companies and for individuals therefore it is essential to obtain official recognition of these documents for use within the UAE. Attested documents for the likes of UAE company set up applications, Foreign Branch registration, work permits, residence visas, school admissions etc are mandatory. The process can differ dependent on the type of document or the original issuing country of these documents. Read more