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11 Apr 23

VAT Health Check in the UAE: Key Information

What is a VAT Health Check? A “VAT health check” is an audit of a company’s VAT compliance and reporting procedures and processes. The VAT health check (VHC) aims to find areas where the business could do better and ensure it follows all the right VAT rules, regulations, and procedures.…

17 Mar 23

KYC Best Practices: AML in the UAE

Introduction: Money laundering is the process of disguising illegally obtained money as legal money. This is usually done by moving funds through a series of transactions, mostly involving foreign banks, in order to conceal the true origin of the money. Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations,…

27 Jan 23

How AML Regulations Work for VASPs or Crypto Companies in UAE

Virtual Assets are booming in leaps and bounds, thanks to their growing acceptance, attractiveness, and the growing prominence of Blockchain technology in various fields. Virtual assets directly impact the financial sector and the economy in general. Intermediaries are becoming increasingly necessary as Virtual Assets move forward, providing support and facilitating…

30 Jun 22

UAE Compliance: Is Your Business Concerned?

UAE authorities are constantly implementing new regulations. It is true to say that starting a new business in the UAE has just gotten a bit more challenging with regulatory requirements at every stage. However, it is meant to keep the UAE as the safest place to conduct business. Hence, new…

31 Jan 22

3 things to consider when starting a business in UAE: Tax, Accounting & Compliance

Are you planning to start a business in the UAE? Have you already successfully launched your company? There are entrepreneurs and business owners who want to turn the risks of time, money, and effort into a vision of building a business that brings solutions for the future. But often, these…

22 Dec 21

The Holiday Season Is Here And so is The ESR Deadline

One of the newest topics in the UAE business world is the Economic Substance Regulations which went into effect on 1st January 2019. However, despite passing a good time, firms and businesses are left with a dilemma because of inconsistent filings and different approaches used by different authorities. Consequently, UAE…

27 Sep 21

Why should you pay attention to AML compliance in UAE

Oversight of the UAE’s national risk assessment process is provided by the National Committee to Combat Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations (NAMLCFTC). In accordance with its obligations under the Financial Action Task Force Standards, the UAE identifies and assesses money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The…

26 Nov 20

UAE Economic Substance Regulations Amendments – What’s Next

Economic Substance Regulations are set in place to ensure that UAE entities that undertake certain activities are not used to artificially attract profits that are not commensurate with the economic activity undertaken in the UAE. The recent amendments took place on 10th of August.

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