UAE company compliance checklist: what to do after incorporation

Incorporating a UAE company is the first step. Staying compliant after incorporation requires action across six regulatory tracks — corporate tax registration, VAT registration, WPS salary setup, Emiratisation, health insurance, and annual licenc

UAE labour law basics: what foreign employers need to know

UAE labour law is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (the Labour Law), effective 2 February 2022, replacing the 1980 Labour Law. The new framework introduced fixed-term contracts, flexible work models, anti-discrimination protections,

GCC work permits and employment visas compared

Every GCC country requires foreign workers to hold a work permit (or labour card) and a residence visa — two separate documents issued by different authorities. The work permit authorises employment; the residence visa authorises physical presenc