Seychelles Removed from EU Tax “Grey List”
On 17 February 2026, the European Council announced updates to its list of jurisdictions that are non-cooperative for tax purposes. The Republic of Seychelles has been removed from all sections […]
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Current Update on Uniwide’s Dubai Office Operations
Dear Clients and Partners,
In light of the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, including parts of the Gulf region and the United Arab Emirates, we would like to provide
Understanding UAE Companies: Key Aspects of Corporate Law
The United Arab Emirates is distinguished by modern company legislation that continues to evolve, drawing on national experience and international best practices. In this material, we outline the key elements
Marshall Islands: A “Classic” Offshore Jurisdiction Today
The Marshall Islands remain one of the few jurisdictions that still retain certain features of a “classic” offshore structure. For this reason, they continue to attract steady interest for international
Hong Kong or Singapore: Where Should You Set Up a Company?
Hong Kong and Singapore are major financial centres in the Asia-Pacific region. Both jurisdictions offer stable and transparent legal systems, strong infrastructure, business-friendly conditions for international trade, and relatively low
Managing UAE Regulatory Risk for a Rent-to-Own Car Rental Venture
A UAE-based entrepreneur approached us while planning a mainland company set-up for a car rental business that would offer an option to buy the vehicle later. The central concern was
Company Formation in Scotland
Scotland is one of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom (UK) and has its own legal system, which differs from those in Northern Ireland and in England and Wales.
DMCC Free Zone Companies in Dubai to Update Name Endings
Starting from 2 January 2025, all new companies in the DMCC Free Zone (Dubai) are registered with the suffix FZCO. Existing companies must update their names to include the FZCO
Tax Information Exchange in the UAE: Compliance Framework and Administrative Penalties
On 22 December 2025, the UAE Cabinet issued Decision No. (209) of 2025 regarding Exchange of Information upon Request for Tax Purposes. Under this Decision, companies and other entities in
Opening a UAE Bank Account for a DMCC Gaming Studio: A Dubai Banking Journey
Opening a UAE bank account can be straightforward in principle, yet complex in practice when timing, document readiness, and bank expectations must align. This case shows how we helped a