Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the largest and the wealthiest two Emirates, dominate the UAE economy. It is a rich and open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus.

Economic diversification in recent years has reduced the portion of GDP based on oil and gas to 25%.

Econoist artlice on the UAE business climate

Ranking of key business barameters for the UAE

See “Incorporating a Local Entity” on this site

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in United Arab Emirates

Under the Emirate-based tax decrees, CIT may be imposed on all companies (including branches and permanent establishments [PEs]) at rates of up to 55%. However, in practice, CIT is currently only enforced in respect of corporate entities engaged in the production of oil and gas or extraction of other natural resources in the United Arab Emirates.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in the United Arab Emirates stands at 0 percent.

What exists in the United Arab Emirates – a marginal customs duty on goods imported into the main territory averaging 5%.

The Corporate Tax Rate in the United Arab Emirates stands at 55 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in the United Arab Emirates averaged 52.69 percent from 2003 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 55 percent in 2005 and a record low of 40 percent in 2004. Corporate Tax Rate in the United Arab Emirates is reported by the Ministry of Finance, United Arab Emirates.

Visit visa on arrival (for eligible nationals only): free. Short visit visa (for those not eligible for the visa on arrival): £100. A sponsor (eg travel agency, hotel, company or individual) must apply for this on your behalf and you must collect it on arrival at the airport.

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements

68 tips on getting to and getting around United Arab Emirates from real travelers and locals.

A summary of the telecom market and major suppliers

Recent news on the UAE telecom market

Taxis are cheap, metered and ubiquitous and – given the dearth of public transportation in some emirates – often the only way of getting around.

This site discusses briefly the important aspects of Labour Law in the UAE.

According to Article 3 of the Law, the Law applies to all staff and employees working in the UAE, whether UAE nationals or expatriates. However, there are certain categories of individuals who are exempted from the Law 

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in United Arab Emirates.

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in United Arab Emirates. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Cost of Living map for the UAE

Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine. 

See “Safety and Security” on this site

Travel advice for the UAE from the UK government

Education continues to be a top priority in the United Arab Emirates, and the Abu Dhabi Education Council is continuing to make great strides.

There are numerous private schools for expatriate children throughout the United Arab Emirates although they can be oversubscribed so it is wise to apply as soon as possible. 

Dos and don’ts of business etiquette in the UAE

See “Etiquette” on this site

United Arab Emirates climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information. 

This site discusses the demographic features of the population of the United Arab Emirates, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

National, season holidays and observances

A listing of public holidays

The demographic Profile of the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exportinggoods at border.

Import guidelines that includes description of goods and required documentation

This site provides key information on the United Arab Emirates’ participation in the WTO. The United Arab Emirates has been a member of WTO since 10 April 1996 and  a member of GATT since 8 March 1994.

During the last decade, the UAE’s authorities focused on reducing the country dependency on oil exports by diversifying the economy, creating booming business, tourism and construction sectors.  – See more at: http://www.intracen.org/country/united-arab-emirates/#sthash.cdlZpigW.dpuf

Buy or sell a property, rent a house or a flat 

Online hotel reservations for United Arab Emirates

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