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How to Open a Business in Dubai: 9 Steps From Trade Licence to Corporate Tax Registration
A step-by-step guide to opening a business in Dubai, from choosing the mainland or a free zone to the trade licence, visas and bank account. It also covers the 60-day beneficial owner register and corporate tax registration within three months.
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Albrecht Langhart
Blum&Grob Attorneys at Law Ltd, SwitzerlandCorporate“Businesses, and the people who own and run them, are a major pillar of the economy, and an extremely important part of o…”
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Christian Toms
Brown Rudnick LLP, United KingdomDispute Resolution“Brown Rudnick is highly experienced and effective in handling large, complex disputes, often cross-border, including in…”
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Aaron Yu
Zhong Lun Law Firm, ChinaDispute Resolution“Aaron Yu is a non-equity partner of Zhong Lun, one of the largest full-service firm in China. His practice focuses on co…”
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Albert Togut
Togut, Segal & Segal LLP, USABankruptcy“A highly respected “dean” of the bankruptcy bar and one of the most accomplished restructuring attorneys of our time, Al…”
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Andrew Bates
Dillion Eustace, Republic of IrelandInsurance & Business“Dillon Eustace is one of Ireland’s leading law firms focusing on financial services, banking and capital markets, corpor…”
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Austin Demajo
Grant Thornton Malta, MaltaTax“Founded in 1975, the Malta firm became a Grant Thornton member firm in 1991. We have been building our momentum for over…”
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Bahram N. Vakil
AZB & Partners, IndiaEnergy, Environment & Resources“Bahram N Vakil: Co-Founding and Senior Partner One of the founding partners of AZB & Partners, Bahram N. Vakil is amongs…”
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Fahad AlDehais AlMalki
SuhailPartners LLP, Saudi ArabiaCapital Markets“Fahad AlDehais AlMalki is the Managing and Founding Partner of SuhailPartners LLP. Fahad is a Chambers and Partners Capi…”
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Can Foreigners Buy Property Abroad? Ownership Rules, Taxes and Restrictions in 10 Countries
Can foreigners buy property abroad? We compare ownership rules, foreign-buyer taxes, bans and golden visa links in 10 countries, from Canada's ban due to end on 1 January 2027 to Singapore's 60% ABSD, Thailand's condominium quota and Dubai's freehold areas.
International Divorce: A Guide to Jurisdiction, Assets and Children Across Borders
How to Become Non Resident for UK Tax: SRT Tests, Split Year and Exit Planning
Branch vs Subsidiary: Liability, Tax and Set-Up When Expanding Abroad
How to Register a Trademark Internationally: Madrid, EU and UK Routes, Fees and China Risks
How to Enforce a Foreign Judgment: UK, EU and US Routes, Costs and Timelines
The UK Supreme Court's July 2026 ruling in Drelle and the Hague Judgments Convention have changed how creditors collect across borders. We set out the UK, EU and US routes, the documents, costs and timelines, freezing injunctions and what to prepare before instructing a local enforcement lawyer.
MiCA Licence Requirements: Who Needs a CASP Licence, Capital, Timelines and Passporting
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Corporate INTL's annual awards mark excellence for the world's leading lawyers, advisers and financiers globally. Running since 2008, they are independently judged to ensure the very best lawyers, advisers and financiers are chosen for each category.
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“Darren is an international award winning, commercial disputes lawyer. He has 21 years of experience providing advice and representation in significant and high profile commercial disputes, Royal commissions and inquiries across a wide…”
“Hendrik Viaene focuses his practice on competition law, regulated markets and regulatory law. He advises clients across a wide range of related issues including state aid, cartels, licensing agreements, merger filings, M&A negotiations,…”
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