Knowledge base

Insight for your structure.

Analysis on international tax law, foreign companies, banking and asset protection. Professionally reviewed, clearly written.

Tax

The US LLC looks tax-free. Your country of residence may disagree.

Formation may take days, but the tax consequences follow you for years. We look at flow-through treatment, exit tax, VAT and the compliance that comes after setup.

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Relocation

Leaving the country does not necessarily end your tax residence

Tax residence can survive a move even when you spend most of the year elsewhere. Learn how homes, family ties, domestic income and exit tax change the picture.

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Banking

CRD VI: No more foreign bank accounts for Europeans?

From January 2027, some non-EEA banks face new restrictions when serving EU residents. Existing accounts, client initiative and EEA banks still matter.

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Asset protection

Foundation setup is about control, residence and the next generation

A well-designed foundation can separate assets from personal risk and organise succession for decades. The wrong design can undo both benefits.

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Tax

The Dubai tax advantage is real but only if compliance is right

Individuals may pay no income tax, while businesses face VAT, corporate tax and filing duties. This guide maps the thresholds, reliefs and deadlines.

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Tax

VAT mistakes stay invisible for years. Then the bill arrives.

B2B or B2C, live or automated, service or product: small differences change the place of supply. This guide turns those distinctions into a practical framework.

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Banking

Opening a bank account in Dubai: personal and business accounts, timelines and the exchange of information

Banks now scrutinise source of funds, activity and substance far more closely. This guide shows what they expect and how to avoid preventable delays.

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Relocation

Global wealth is moving and the UAE is capturing more of it than anyone

Record numbers of millionaires are changing residence, driven by tax, safety and quality of life. We look at the leading destinations and why Dubai stays ahead.

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