In brief Over the last few months, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made a few legislative changes in relation to the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) regulations as well as the associated administrative penalties, with the issuance of: Under the previous Cabinet resolution, the main challenge that corporate entities and the authorities faced was in relation to identifying the UBO in entities that adopt complex structures and have multiple layers of ownership or that are…
In brief During 2023 we saw various changes to the UAE employment and labour law landscape continue apace, supporting the government’s objective of attracting and retaining business and talent in the country. These include the new alternative end-of-service benefits scheme, unemployment insurance scheme, changes to Emiratisation and more. In this article we set out a brief summary of the key developments that have taken place in 2023 and take a look ahead to 2024. In…
End of Service Gratuity, Proposed Changes to DIFC Employment Law, Unemployment Insurance and More In brief There have been a raft of developments to the UAE’s employment regime over the last few months as the UAE government ramps up initiatives to attract and retain talent in the country. We have set out below a summary of the legal and commercial updates and key considerations for employers to comply with the changes and minimize potential business…
In brief The Emirate of Dubai continues to strengthen its leading position as a top global business and tourist destination. As the development of visionary architecture and futuristic landscapes are aligned with ambitious sustainability targets, a new real estate law has been introduced to further support sustainable development and urban growth in Dubai. With the issuance of Law No. 16 of 2023 on Urban Planning in the Emirate of Dubai (“Urban Planning Law”), new regulations…
Clarity has been provided by the UAE Ministry of Finance on income generated by a UAE Free Zone Person that could be eligible for a 0% tax rate In brief Since the release of the UAE corporate tax law on 9 December 2022, UAE Free Zone Persons have been eagerly awaiting the release of the definition of ‘Qualifying Income’. The release of this information now enables UAE Free Zone Persons to determine if they are…