LIST OF FREE ZONES IN UAE

United Arab Emirates is an Arabian Peninsula nation settled mainly along the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. The country is a federation of 7 emirates and Abu Dhabi is the capital island. Setting up a business in Free zone in UAE has many options to choose from. The following are the list of Free zones in 7 […]

No delay of implementation of VAT

Effective on the 1st of January 2018, UAE will be levying VAT at the rate of 5%. There will be no delay of the implementation for any business and no companies are exempted from VAT in UAE. It was confirmed by Minister Obaid Humaid Al Tayer during a session of the Federal National Council (FNC), […]

Setting up a Business in Freezone

UAE is a hub of Middle East and it is good place to do business. UAE especially in Dubai fast-moving place with a diverse and multi culture people. There are two options for business setup in UAE: in Mainland or in Free zone. A Free Zone Company is governed by the rules and regulations of […]

VAT Record in UAE

Under the Federal Tax Law, all businesses in the UAE will need to record their financial transactions and ensure that their financial records are accurate and up to date. A supplier registered or required to be registered for VAT must issue a valid VAT invoice for the supply. To be considered as a valid VAT […]

VAT for Free Zones

For Free Zones, Federal Tax Authority announced the supplies that will subject to Value added Tax as of January 1, 2018. Below table outlines that will be subject to the Value Added Tax: Free zones VAT rate Supplies of goods between businesses in designated zones Considered outside VAT system Supplies of services between businesses in […]

UAE Pavilion-outstanding attraction of EXPO 2020

The entire structure of the UAE Pavilion is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. It has an area of more than 15,000 square metres, made up of four floors with the top storey dedicated for hospitality with an area of 1,717 square metres. The 588-square-metre mezzanine floor will house support units, and […]

UAE’s private sector holiday

It was announced already and in a circular issues by Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation that the New year holiday for private sector will be on January 1,2018. While, December 31 and January 1 have been declared New Year holidays for federal ministries and related entities, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) […]

Free entry to Dubai Safari Park for two weeks

The Dh1 Billion wildlife project in Al Warqa-5 with 119 hectares area of 2,500 animals of 250 species will be officially open on January 2018. For two weeks, the free entry was announced after the soft launch last Tuesday, December 12,2017. The Safari Village where visitors can go for an open Safari drive will be […]

Dubai Frame to open on January 2018

The new Dubai Dh160-million landmark will be opening on January 2018 and the visitors will enjoy a 360-degree view of the booming emirate. The rectangular Dubai frame measuring 150 meters high and gold structure will connect to the past and present of Dubai through a 93-meter bridge. It is overlooking on the skyscrapers of Sheikh […]