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Dubai Ranked Third Most Startup-Friendly City in the World
- 09.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
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Cities that reduce friction for founders are becoming more competitive globally.
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GCC Economic Integration Hits Record Levels
- 09.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
GCC trade is on the rise, and Dubai remains the best place to be at the centre of it.
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UAE Surpasses 1.4 Million Registered Companies
- 09.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE now hosts more than 1.4 million companies, as new amendments to the Commercial Companies Law introduce greater flexibility for business owners.
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UAE Pass Security: Protecting Your Identity from Fraudulent Schemes
- 03.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
Your UAE Pass connects to bank accounts, government portals, and company records, making it a prime target for fraudulent schemes that every business owner and resident must learn to recognise and prevent.
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UAE Introduces New Federal Decree Laws to Strengthen Capital Markets Regulation
- 03.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE has issued two federal decree laws granting the Capital Market Authority expanded regulatory powers, stricter penalties, and enhanced consumer protection requirements.
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FTA Changes Service Fees and Moves to Electronic Certificates
- 03.01.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
From 01.01.2026, the FTA introduces fees for Advance Pricing Agreement applications and replaces the paper registration certificate with an electronic version.
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Your UAE Business Checklist for 2026: What to Review Before the New Year
- 26.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
As 2025 draws to a close, business owners across the UAE face a familiar question: Is everything in order?
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UAE Introduces Reverse Charge Mechanism for VAT on Scrap Metal Trading
- 26.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
From 14.01.2026, VAT on scrap metal transactions in the UAE will be accounted for by the buyer, not the supplier.
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New Rules for Tax Settlement and Credit Refunds
- 26.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
Recent amendments clarify how tax credits are applied and introduce a formal refund process for unutilised balances.
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Federal Procurement Access Expands for UAE SMEs
- 19.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The Ministry of Finance and Khalifa Fund have signed an agreement giving accredited SMEs direct access to federal government contracts through the digital procurement platform.
