The European Union (EU) has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the list of “non-cooperative tax jurisdictions” (a.k.a. the blacklist) confirming a rumour that was reported on last week. At a meeting in Luxembourg, ministers decided to drop UAE from the blacklist, along with The Marshall Islands. Mauritius, Switzerland, Albania, Costa Rica, and Serbia were removed from the … Read More
United Arab Emirates set to be removed from EU tax blacklist
The United Arab Emirates will be removed from the European Union blacklist of countries deemed to be tax havens, according to a Reuters report citing an official EU document. The document allegedly states that the UAE, along with Switzerland and the Marshall Islands, will be removed from the list (officially called “The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes”) … Read More
Dubai Announces “Virtual Company Licence”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of the region’s first ‘Virtual Company Licence’. The joint initiative by Dubai Economy, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA), Smart Dubai, and the Supreme Legislation Committee will allow investors, entrepreneurs and freelancers to set up and manage … Read More
Dubai climbs to 8th in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI)
Dubai has climbed 4 places in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to take 8th position, representing its highest ever ranking. It is the only financial centre in the region that makes the top 10, placing it in good company along with established financial hubs such as, New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Dubai has moved up 17 places … Read More