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Inheritance Law Planning in Dubai

May 26, 2022

If you’re currently living in Dubai or are looking to move there in the future, legacy planning in the form of a will is one of the most important aspects to consider. Why? Keep reading to find out. As we’ve explained before, if a patriarch unexpectedly passes without a will, all assets and other parts of a potential inheritance for descendants will be subject to Sharia Law inheritance protocols and go into probate in the local Emirati court system. In the UAE, inheritance law falls under the control of Sharia Law.  We know that it’s essential to know that everything is determined before the unlikely event of your passing. But how can you avoid this from happening? The DIFC Wills Service Centre, formerly known

The Differences Between Citizenship and Residency-Based Taxation

August 20, 2020

What are the differences between citizenship-based and residency-based taxation? As you consider relocation options for you or your enterprise, you must take the implications on your tax burden into consideration. Depending on your country of citizenship or residency, specific markets may be more primed for a move of this nature. Here’s what you need to know.    But first, let’s define citizenship-based taxation and residency-based taxation The difference between these two regimes, as we previously stated, is crucial. Citizenship-based taxation is a system that imposes taxes on all citizens and residents of a country, regardless of where you are living. What are the citizenship-based taxation system countries? There is only one country that follows a strict citizenship-based taxation regime, even though there are two countries

Health Insurance in the UAE

August 6, 2020

Are you in need of medical insurance to apply for a residency visa in the UAE? One of the most crucial requirements for obtaining your permission to establish your status as a resident of the United Arab Emirates is health insurance, which is a requirement for this paperwork. Unlike life insurance, which is an optional service you can contract that people are looking to take out in light of the current macroeconomic conditions, private medical insurance is fundamental for life as an ex-pat in the Emirates. If you don’t know where to start in navigating the system, or are looking to implement a programme to incentivise employees to move, here’s what you need to know.  But first, a look at the UAE healthcare system The UAE Ministry of

Life Insurance in the UAE

July 23, 2020

In the current economic climate, it’s no wonder that many people living in the UAE and other points around the world are thinking about life insurance if they don’t already have a policy. A recent Zurich International Life Limited survey of 1,000 UAE residents found that 46 per cent of respondents said life insurance policies were increasingly important to them. It was the second-most crucial financial product behind savings products. So, if you find yourself among those UAE residents or soon-to-be UAE residents asking about the UAE life insurance market, we have what you need.   How does life insurance work in the UAE? The UAE Life Insurance Market There are several policies you can contract, using both Western and Islamic finance principles. First, there are whole life

UK Property Investment After Brexit: What You Need to Know

June 18, 2020

If you’re searching for investment opportunities beyond stocks and bonds, property investment is one way to put your money in assets in the UK, whether as a British citizen or a foreigner looking for ties to the country. While we have examined Brexit’s impact on numerous parts of the economy such as banking, what do international investors need to know about property investment in the UK after Brexit? We’ve done some research to put you at ease when finding your new house.   Brexit and property investing While there were more uncertainties after the initial referendum vote in 2016 with declines in the British pound, or GBP, prospects for the housing market have seemed to stabilise as the negotiations regarding the transition moved forward. How

How to Do a Letter of Wishes

June 4, 2020

Are you interested in preparing a Letter of Wishes? This document can prove useful to the executor or executors of your estate upon your passing as they work to carry out the instructions to leave out for them. We’ll go over what you should include in a letter of wishes template, and all the other details to make the most of this legacy planning tool.   But first, is a Letter of Wishes legally binding? The answer to this question will come from the definition of a Letter of Wishes. A Letter of Wishes is a document that serves as an accompaniment to your Will. While the contents inside a will are legally binding, the stipulations within a Letter of Wishes are not. In

The Differences Between Citizenship and Residency-Based Taxation

What are the differences between citizenship-based and residency-based taxation? As you consider relocation options for you or your enterprise, you must take

Health Insurance in the UAE

Are you in need of medical insurance to apply for a residency visa in the UAE? One of the most crucial requirements for

Life Insurance in the UAE

In the current economic climate, it’s no wonder that many people living in the UAE and other points around the

UK Property Investment After Brexit: What You Need to Know

If you’re searching for investment opportunities beyond stocks and bonds, property investment is one way to put your money in

How to Do a Letter of Wishes

Are you interested in preparing a Letter of Wishes? This document can prove useful to the executor or executors of your

The Tax Residency Certificate in the UAE: Certainty in Uncertain Times

  While there are very many things in the world that are currently a source of uncertainty and worry, if

What to Know About the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry

Having a will is crucial for protecting assets and ensuring your family’s legal. Doing so is even more critical if you’re a

How to File a UK Self-Assessment Tax Return

Almost 12 million people had to file an annual UK self-assessment tax return by the 31 January 2020 deadline. How do you

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