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Please note that Qiwa platform has introduced a new registration process for employment contracts with backdated start dates for more than a month, specifically for validation with General Organization for Social Insurance “GOSI”. Under this updated system, employers are required to submit supporting documentation to justify and validate any backdated employment contract entries. This measureContinue reading "Qiwa – New Rules for Backdated Employment Contracts" Read more

Over the past year, much of the conversation around the UAE’s evolving tax landscape has centred on the introduction of corporate tax. For many businesses, that alone represented a significant shift with corporate tax rate 9% for UAE registered entities. Yet, somewhat under the radar, another development is beginning to reshape the conversation and, arguably,Continue reading "UAE’s R&D Tax Credit: What the New 50% Incentive Really Means for Businesses " Read more

Dubai has introduced a new set of economic support measures aimed at strengthening business continuity, improving liquidity, and supporting sustainable growth across key sectors. These dubai investment initiatives reflect ongoing efforts by the Dubai government to support companies operating in the emirate and create a more resilient business environment across the city. The initiative hasContinue reading "Dubai’s Economic Support Measures Update: A Practical Perspective Support for UAE Businesses" Read more

Aluminium production and exports across the GCC have come under pressure in recent weeks as disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, linked to escalating regional tensions, affects the movement of raw materials into the region and finished metal out to international markets. The route sits at the center of the Gulf’s aluminium system,Continue reading "GCC Aluminium Sector Faces Disruption As Producers Adjust Strategy" Read more

Saudi Arabia continues to refine its regulation to enhance compliance and streamline business operations for foreign entities. The recent update to Saudi regulations impacts companies in the process of appointing a General Manager (GM) and obtaining final work visa approvals. Key Update Government authorities have introduced new restrictions affecting GM appointments for certain nationalities. SaudiContinue reading "New Capital Requirements for General Manager Appointments in Saudi Arabia" Read more

Saudi Arabia has recently announced its plans to formalise a structured exemption framework to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement, aligning with evolving SA RHQ requirements and allowing government entities to award government contracts to foreign companies without a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia under defined competitive and technical conditions. The rule introduced in 2024 remainsContinue reading "Saudi Arabia to formalise exemptions to Regional Headquarters requirement for government contracts" Read more

Arla Foods recently announced an investment of over USD 60 million to expand its dairy production facility Bahrain at the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP). The Bahrain facility, located within the Bahrain International Investment Park, is already the company’s largest production site outside Europe, and the expansion is designed to significantly increase production capacity, output,Continue reading "Establishing a Dairy Production Facility in Bahrain: Key Considerations" Read more

Legal Requirements, Deadlines & Practical Compliance Guidance The United Arab Emirates is moving towards mandatory electronic invoicing as part of its broader tax transparency and digital transformation strategy. This initiative is led by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The reform will significantly change how businesses issue, exchange, reportContinue reading "Electronic Invoicing in the UAE" Read more

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the most sophisticated jurisdictions globally for real estate investment and private wealth structuring. Beyond its well-known commercial appeal, the UAE offers a mature legal framework in DIFC and ADGM, that enables investors to structure property ownership through corporate and non-corporate vehicles designed to address asset protection, governance, succession planning, and cross-border considerations. This article examines the legal and structural advantages of holding and structural advantages of holding UAE real estate through holding companies, special purpose vehicles, and foundations, with particular focus on their role within private wealth and estate planning frameworks. Read more

Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and holding companies are commonly used corporate structures for ownership, investment, and risk management. While they appear similar at a high level, both are often used to hold assets or shares while their legal scope, regulatory requirements, and practical applications differ quite significantly. Read more