The Federal Tax Authority published criteria detailing the process for determining how a person can claim tax residency in the UAE. In the past, there was no such test, and a person was reliant on the so-called 183-day rule. The published criteria for tax residency in the UAE apply to natural persons. For corporates, tax […]
Recent amendments to the visa application process introduced the Golden and Green Visa programs which is a huge benefit to the visa holder and once again shows the progressive nature of Dubai. Investors or business owners can either obtain a residency visa through the purchase of a property or by way of self-sponsorship through the […]
A Citizen belongs to a certain country, whereas a resident is permitted to live there having met certain conditions. The most notable difference is citizenship allows one to apply for a passport for the country in which one resides. Citizenship holds more rights than a residency permit or visa, like for example the right to vote. […]
RCBI stands for Residency and Citizenship By Investment. RCBI programs allow persons from one country to gain residency or citizenship in another for reasons such as tax benefits, better healthcare and state services, access to better education and employment opportunities, or freedom of mobility. Depending on the country of preference either citizenship or residency can […]
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Is a tax-free lifestyle a possibility for South Africans? Can you earn an income or trade and invest in Equities, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and the likes with absolute freedom and without having to pay any tax? South Africans are subject to a high marginal tax rate at 45% with corporates being taxed at 28% along […]
The Permanent Residence Permit allows a non-citizen to work and live in Mauritius for a period of 20 years. The requirements for permanent residency require that you be in possession of a valid 10-year Occupational Permit as well as adhering to the below-mentioned criteria per category. INVESTORS If an investor, as defined, holds an Occupational […]
The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit which allows foreign nationals to work and reside in Mauritius under the following categories and is valid for 10 years Any person wanting to apply for the 20-year Occupational permit should first follow this process and obtain a permit in one of the following […]
You are now able to work remotely from Dubai under the newly established Digital Nomad Visa. Prior to this newly launched Visa in Dubai, an individual could only obtain a Visa and Resident ID card if by way of investment in property, employment, or setting up a business. The requirement for obtaining a Digital Nomad […]
In recent articles we have touched on various factors to consider as to why you should call Dubai your home. It is not possible to obtain citizenship in Dubai. It is however possible to obtain residency and all that comes with it. This article provides a short overview of how you can obtain residency and […]
The UAE, which forms part of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), has been growing rapidly over the past decade or two, mostly on the back of its oil reserves. The COVID-19 pandemic has not nearly made such a large impact on the GCC countries as is the case in most other countries. The GCC countries […]
Dubai is known for its lavish property development projects and outrageous landmarks all conceived in a mere 30 years or so. Dubai is “new” compared to other world leading cities and continuous to expand and growing. The latest masterpiece promises to be the Al Maktoum International Airport and its surroundings. In addition to the well-established […]
A valuable summary of company setup requirements, taxes, and zones in the UAE.
