UAE-EU discussions on economic partnership create opportunities for European businesses operating in Dubai or considering Middle East expansion.
A new agreement between JAFZA and DIFC allows businesses to combine financial structuring with industrial operations under one coordinated framework in Dubai.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced updated trademark service fees with new fast-track options and discounts for small businesses.
The International Monetary Fund projects Abu Dhabi's economy to grow by 6% and Dubai's by 3.4% in 2025, making the UAE the fastest-growing economy in the Gulf region.
The UAE will introduce mandatory e-invoicing in July 2026 using the PEPPOL framework, requiring businesses to update their systems to digitally transmit invoice data to customers and the Federal Tax Authority.
Dubai offers European companies a competitive tax environment with 0-9% corporate income tax rates and extensive double taxation treaties, while requiring compliance with transfer pricing and AML regulations.
Dubai is becoming a leading destination for private wealth management, offering tax-efficient structures and regulatory stability for entrepreneurs and family offices.
German factory orders plummet 2.9% while Dubai's manufacturing sector grows 3.3%, creating compelling relocation opportunities for German businesses.
Explore why Dubai has established itself as the world's leading destination for executive nomads in 2025.
UAE expands free zone tax benefits with new rules covering industrial chemicals, processed commodities, and treasury services.
Dubai's 4 million population milestone and 7,100 new millionaire residents, bringing USD 7.1 billion, create business opportunities.
The OECD has recognized the UAE's 15 percent Corporate Income Tax on large multinationals, reducing compliance complexity and double taxation risks.
The Federal Tax Authority requires businesses to maintain comprehensive Corporate Income Tax records for seven years and submit returns within nine months of their tax period end to avoid penalties.