Financing Survival at COP28, DIFC, Monday 4th December 2023

The summit was kicked off by Alya Al Zarouni, who welcomed delegates on behalf of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, that earlier launched its Sustainable Finance Catalyst, a key part of the DIFC’s COP28 legacy that aims to grow sustainable finance flows from Dubai to $100 billion by 2030. GEFI’s Managing Director Omar … More Financing Survival at COP28, DIFC, Monday 4th December 2023

3rd Members Networking Event hosted by the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)

After attending COP28 UAE I had a fantastic time at the 3rd Members Networking Event hosted by the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) on Thursday 14th of December 2023 in Mayfair. The ABCC promotes bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Arab countries, strengthening partnerships between the private sectors. Their “friendship through trade” motto … More 3rd Members Networking Event hosted by the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)

UAE Routes to Residency and the introduction of Corporate Tax in 2023

Gately published a good summary of the introduction in the UAE of Corporation Tax. Additionally, I have attached an overview of the routes to residency in the UAE. In summary: Federal Decree Law No. 47 of 2022 on taxation of corporations and businesses (Corporate Tax Law) has recently been issued and provides, inter alia, that … More UAE Routes to Residency and the introduction of Corporate Tax in 2023

10 ten questions asked by my clients who want to set up in the UAE, by Alexandre Teodoresco

Excellent piece explaining in plain English how to set up a conpany in the UAE. See: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-ten-questions-asked-my-clients-who-want-set-up-uae-teodoresco?trk=v-feed&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3B0c0Wd2h8SI7%2F7soUEcIJXQ%3D%3D After years of experience helping foreign companies set up in the UAE, I can say pretty confidently that you know which questions are most likely to come out from your clients. It does not mean that a client … More 10 ten questions asked by my clients who want to set up in the UAE, by Alexandre Teodoresco

Clarity on the regime for marketing foreign funds in the UAE

Regime for marketing foreign funds in the UAE (1 March 2017) – Morgan Lewis Regime for Marketing Foreign Funds in the UAE Excellent piece by Morgan Lewis. What I like is that they do not just tell you what you can’t do. They conclude with a very helpful ‘can do’ statement: any marketing of interests … More Clarity on the regime for marketing foreign funds in the UAE