Merger Control in the United Arab Emirates: What You Need to Know
With its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and openness to foreign investment, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a key market for companies looking to expand their operations in the Middle East. However, businesses considering mergers and acquisitions services in Dubai need to be aware of the country’s merger control legislation and approval requirements. Legislation […]
Singapore Announces New Immigration and Employment Regulations
The Singapore government has introduced several changes to the country’s immigration and employment regulations that will impact organizations in 2023 and beyond. A new points-based system will govern employment passes for foreign professionals starting September 2023. Applicants will need to meet salary thresholds and pass an assessment considering qualifications, diversity, skill shortages and other factors. […]
The Rise of HR Outsourcing Among Small Businesses
In today’s dynamic business landscape, small enterprises are increasingly embracing a transformative strategy: outsourcing their human resources (HR) functions and Payroll outsourcing services to external specialists. This strategic shift is driven by the multitude of benefits HR outsourcing offers growing organisations looking to maximise efficiency, reduce costs and focus on their core business goals. Access […]
Outsourcing Payroll: A Smart Strategy for Growing SMEs
For ambitious small and medium enterprises (SMEs), growth comes with its fair share of complexities. As headcounts expand, managing payroll and HR in-house can become an unwieldy burden that drains resources better spent on core business priorities. Yet many SME leaders hesitate to outsource these functions, fearing loss of control or lacking awareness of the […]
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance: The Importance of an Integrated Approach
In today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment, organizations face an array of governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) challenges that can significantly impact their performance, reputation and sustainability if not adequately addressed. To tackle these challenges, more and more organizations are recognizing the importance of taking an integrated approach to GRC. What is GRC? […]
New Conditions for Corporate Tax Exemptions in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced additional conditions for investment funds to qualify for tax exemptions, as part of its implementation of the corporate tax regime that began in 2023. The Cabinet announced these new requirements to provide clarity for funds looking to optimise under the new tax system. According to the UAE Ministry […]