The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new guidelines that clarify tax residency status for residents in the country. This move is aimed at offering more clarity to individuals in respect of when they are considered as tax residents under UAE taxation laws. The guidelines provide a framework for determining tax residency status based on an individual’s physical presence in…
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a system developed by the Central Bank of the UAE to ensure that private sector employees are paid their wages in a timely and accurate manner. The DMCC Free Zone has implemented the WPS to create a database that records wage payments in the private sector. This helps to guarantee that employers pay their…
All options for visit visa holders to renew their visas from within the country have been suspended according to the latest announcement by travel agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The statement came after the new rules took effect earlier this month, discontinuing the option for tourists to extend their visit visas from within the country. According to Praveen…
Overstaying visitors must pay fees for extra days they remain in the UAE after their visa expires. They must also obtain an out pass or leave permit from either the airport or the immigration office at the land borders. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world due to its unique attractions,…
Children in Dubai who have reached legal age will soon be allowed to choose their guardian following a divorce, according to a report published on Sunday. Legislation is expected to be issued that will allow children to decide whether they want to stay with their mother or father. This change in the law is expected to offer children more control…
The UAE has introduced a new re-entry permit that enables residency visa holders who stay outside the Emirates for over six months to return to the country. However, applicants must specify a reason for their absence, and the application must be submitted from outside the UAE. If approved, the applicant must enter the country within 30 days of the approval…
Dubai has launched a new civil marriage service that enables non-Muslim couples to complete their marriage ceremonies within a day. Previously, non-Muslim couples in Dubai had to either get married in a religious ceremony or at their home country’s embassy or consulate. However, with this new service, non-Muslim couples can get their civil marriage contract in just 24 hours. The…
As published in Arabian Business By Staff Writer Following the deadline, UAE employers will be subject to a fine or penalty for the contracts not transferred The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has extended the date for transferring work contracts between employees and employers, from February 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The transfer requires indefinite-term employment contracts…
UAE announces personal status federal decree-law for non-Muslims in country It regulates various procedures including those for marriage, divorce, and inheritance A new federal decree-law concerning the personal status of all non-Muslim foreigners in the UAE will come into effect on February 1, 2023, the government announced on Friday. The Federal Personal Status Law will regulate marriage conditions and the…
UAE Golden Visa holders can now sponsor parents on 10-year residency. A new significantly expanded visa scheme went into force on October 3, introducing new entry permits and simplifying existing options Golden Visa holders in the UAE can now sponsor their parents for a 10-year residency, Khaleej Times can reveal. This is part of a significantly expanded Golden Visa scheme…
