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With the UAE set to introduce a Value Added Tax (VAT) on the 1 January, 2018 many residents and business owners are concerned about how this will affect their businesses and the cost of living. James Swallow from Sovereign PPG highlights some of the key points that were raised in the session held by theContinue reading "UAE VAT Update from the Ministry of Finance" Read more

According to new traffic rules issued by Lt. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,  Starting from July 01 New driving licences in the country shall be issued only for a period of two years. After that, Driving licence renewal validity shall be 10 years for UAE citizens andContinue reading "UAE introduces new rules for expat driving licences" Read more

Sovereign PPG played their inaugural cricket match against Abu Dhabi Gentlemen yesterday April 08, 2017 at Emirates palace cricket ground. Abu Dhabi Gentleman won the toss and chose to bat first. After some swift scoring PPG came back with a strong display of bowling and some excellent catches in the field limiting ADGC to 168Continue reading "Sovereign PPG cricket match against Abu Dhabi Gentlemen" Read more

[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Here’s the latest list of countries whose citizens can get visa on arrival in the UAE: More details: www.dnrd.ae [/av_textblock] [av_table purpose=’pricing’ pricing_table_design=’avia_pricing_default’ pricing_hidden_cells=” caption=” responsive_styling=’avia_responsive_table’] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]Australia[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Austria[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Belgium[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Brunei[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Bulgaria[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Canada[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_rowContinue reading "Visa on arrival in the UAE" Read more

Setting up a consultancy in Abu Dhabi? Read our Step by Step Guide During 2016 the recruitment firm Morgan McKinley noticed a boost in short term consultants as UAE businesses reduced their staff costs. If you are looking to break into the Abu Dhabi consultancy market, read these tips from James Swallow of Sovereign PPG.Continue reading "Setting up a consultancy? Top tips from the experts." Read more

Need a trade name for your UAE Business?  Things to consider… A clear, powerful name can have a great impact on your business success. Yet it’s often a challenge finding a suitable trade name. Many of the good business names are already gone. Plus there can be legal restrictions. Furthermore when operating across multiple languagesContinue reading "Choosing a trade name in the UAE" Read more

The Ministry of Finance issued an announcement on Tuesday that effectively sets Dh375,000 as the minimum annual turnover requirement for companies that are required to register for value-added tax (VAT) which will be implemented in the UAE on January 1st 2018. Read more: www.gulfnews.com Read more

With ever-increasing population levels, life expectancy, and a diverse economy still comfortably outperforming more mature markets, the UAE healthcare market is sure to benefit from continued growth for the foreseeable future. Indeed, in 2016, Alpen Capital predicted growth of 12.7% per annum in the years leading to 2020 – growth significantly higher than the predictedContinue reading "Establishing a healthcare business in Dubai" Read more

An awareness of Arab culture and the business etiquette of the Middle East are essential to successful professional interactions in the UAE. An understanding of culturally appropriate business and personal behaviour could not only help avoid an embarrassing faux pas or, worse, giving unintended offence, but will also smooth businesses dealings. James Swallow of SovereignContinue reading "Arab Cultural and Business Etiquette in the UAE" Read more

Russian >> James Swallow is Commercial Director of Sovereign PPG. Sovereign PPG specialises in providing foreign investors with a seamless and financially efficient means to setting up a profitable corporate presence in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the wider UAE and Oman. Contact James direct on ja***@*************up.com or call a member of the team on: T: +971Continue reading "Business set up information UAE" Read more