Current Appetite for Investment in Foreign Companies in UAE In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed a growing appetite for investment in foreign companies, particularly in its economic heart, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The nation’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and stable business environment have positioned it as an attractive destination […]
Author: Thomas Paoletti
This new article from Digital Partner Thomas Paoletti analyses why the UAE is an investor-friendly environment with a robust compliance regime. Over the years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as one of the most attractive business locations due to its strategic location, stable economy, and favourable business policies – making it an ideal destination […]
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) was established in 2004 as a financial-free zone having an independent legal and regulatory framework aiming to foster growth and economic progress in the nation.DIFC attracts regulated activities related to institutional financial investors providing services like Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Capital investment schemes, Business Process Outsourcing, Islamic Finance, broker firms, […]
The ADGM Foundations Regime: Unlocking Financial Planning and Structuring Options in the UAE
The ADGM Foundations Regime offers a compelling alternative to trusts for individuals, families, and corporations seeking financial planning and structuring solutions. This innovative framework allows High Net Worth Individuals, families, and businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to access a highly sought-after product from a world-class international financial centre for the first time.
UAE seeks to balance business imperatives with legal compliance needs
Digital Sponsor Thomas Paoletti of Paoletti Law Group recently discussed with The Arab Weekly how the United Arab Emirates is currently experiencing a shifting balance of a rise in investor-friendly opportunities and the ever-constricting compliance rules in order to irradicate illegal activities. Within the article, Thomas explores whether the UAE has got the balance right or if the world’s […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as one of the most attractive business economies for investors in recent years. The country’s strategic location, stable economy, and favourable business policies make it an ideal destination for investors looking to expand their operations. At the same time, the country is moving towards stricter compliance rules […]
SPVs are special-purpose companies or entities formed to fulfill a specific object for a limited time. Its nature is independent of the parent company by which it is formed and has its legal status, assets, liabilities, and even separate accounts. This acts as a shield for the parent company and prevents it from bankruptcy when […]
At our recent Annual Conference in London (Oct 2021), we had the pleasure of awarding Thomas as gold member status as recognition for their ongoing commitment and hard work within the IR Global network. This is a prestigious honour bestowed by IR Global upon members who we consider have made a substantial contribution to the development […]
ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRAL AWARD IN THE UAE AND SURROUNDING CHALLENGES
The Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration is the primary legislation regulating Arbitration across the country. Article 52 of the law states that every arbitral award issued according to the present law shall be binding and enforceable like a court order. Article 55 requires a person to submit a request for recognition of arbitral award and issuance of enforcement […]
Green pass, between control requirements and risks for the person in charge
On October 15 came into force the obligation under DL No. 127/2021, for employers to check the possession of the Green Pass obtained as a result of vaccination or the negative outcome of an antigenic or molecular swab to all employees, as well as suppliers and consultants called to work within the company. The text […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a hugely diverse cultural and geographical mix that stretches from Morocco in northwest Africa to Iran in Southwest Asia. The region is home to a range of economies with vastly different levels of openness to international trade and investment. But with the […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers Despite these uncertain times, expanding overseas can be a key driver for future growth for an ambitious business. International expansion can breathe new life into a company, drive huge value and set it on a path of continued success. Expanding a business overseas is a strategic opportunity that will help diversify […]