Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan represents a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two major economies of Asia. The agreement was signed on February 16, 2011, in Tokyo and came into force on August 1, 2011. This bilateral agreement was a commitment made by the Prime Ministers of both the countries in October 2010. For India, the Japan...
Introduction Corporate governance in the UAE has been evolving steadily over the last few years. Regulators are no longer focused only on company formation and licensing. There is now a clear shift towards how companies are managed, how decisions are taken, and how accountability is ensured at the board and senior management level. For founders,...
How ADGM Courts extend freezing relief beyond defendants to uncover beneficial ownership, dismantle asset-shielding structures, and preserve the effectiveness of Worldwide Freezing Orders in complex commercial disputes. Worldwide Freezing Orders derive their effectiveness not from their urgency alone, but from their ability to reach assets that a defendant can realistically control. In modern commercial disputes,...
An in-depth explanation of the eligibility requirements for Qualifying Free Zone Persons under the UAE Corporate Tax Law, including qualifying income, substance, de minimis thresholds, transfer pricing, and compliance obligations—with a focus on eligibility conditions, qualifying income, and compliance risks. Introduction This article provides an overview of the UAE’s zero percent corporate tax regime for Qualifying Free...
Abu Dhabi’s mainland real estate laws traditionally restrict property ownership to UAE nationals (and companies wholly owned by them) except in special cases. Abu Dhabi Law No. 19 of 2005 (Real Property Ownership) and its amendments set out who may acquire mainland property. As amended in 2019, Article 3 of Law 19/2005 limits ownership rights to: (a)...
Challenge A multinational enterprise headquartered in Canada, with operational bases in Mexico, the United States, and the Middle East, sought to establish a fully compliant and operational presence in the United Arab Emirates as part of its global expansion strategy. While the client was commercially sophisticated and experienced in cross-border operations, it faced several challenges...
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share one of the most dynamic and enduring trade relationships in the world, with gems and jewellery being a pillar of bilateral commerce. From centuries-old trade routes across the Arabian Sea to present-day sophisticated global supply chains, this sector blends tradition, artisanal skill, and strategic economic cooperation. For Indian manufacturers, traders,...
Global supply chains are being reshaped by tariff changes, geopolitical shifts, and diversification strategies. For Indian manufacturers, especially those in export-led sectors these developments are prompting a re-evaluation of where production, value addition, and distribution should be located to remain competitive and closer to important markets. In this context, the UAE has emerged as a...
India’s export strategy is evolving in response to global tariff hikes, supply-chain challenges, and rising compliance demands. To stay competitive, the government is leveraging targeted incentives such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), duty-free cotton imports, revised jewellery duty drawback, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme designed to refund...
Indian businesses today face a rapidly evolving global trade landscape marked by tariff escalations, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical realignments. These developments have accelerated the need for diversification—in both markets and production hubs—to ensure long-term resilience. As exporters reconsider their global strategies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a stable and strategically located...
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