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Die Besteuerung von Arbeits- und Dividendeneinkünften im Lichte der Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen

Datum & Uhrzeit: Dienstag, 27. April, 2021, 3:00 pm Dubai Time (GMT+ 4, CEST +2) Sie sind in Deutschland, Österreich oder der Schweiz (steuer-)ansässig? Sie bekommen Gehälter im Ausland? Gewinne von aus ausländischen Unternehmen werden an Sie ausgeschüttet? Wir wollen ihnen zeigen, welche Gefahren auf sie lauern bzw. welche Maßnahmen Sie setzen müssen, um ihre

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SLG Newsletter: April 2021

Dear Friends and Clients, Dubai is creating exemplary innovations. Setting up its own court for space disputes is not only innovative, but truly forward-looking. If such a court really finds international recognition, Dubai is to be congratulated. We hope there will also be a class action against all those countries that pollute space with garbage

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SLG NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY – MARCH 2021

Dear Friends and Clients, We have primarily dealt with insolvency law and tax law but also compliance issues. Two webinars are still outstanding, namely those on the advantages of a second residency and on asset protection. In this newsletter you will read how to become a citizen of the UAE, which is not easy. Apart

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SLG Newsletter: January 2021

Dear Friends and Clients, A crisis always also offers opportunities and has positive consequences. The historic accords with Israel and the restoration of ties with Qatar already have a significant impact on the Gulf region. The UAE will strengthen their position as the most important hub in the Middle East and the forecasts are positive.

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New Year Greeting and Partnership Announcement

The Strohal and Kisser families wish everyone a prosperous and happy 2021! A new year is always a powerful moment. We reflect on the past and our hopes for the future. We refresh our enthusiasm for chasing our goals and dreams. This will be even more true after a special year in which we all

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SLG Newsletter: December 2020

Dear Friends and Clients, The UAE show special incentives at the end of the year. So the golden visa possibilities are extended, Abu Dhabi allows a variety of freelance licenses without the necessity of a local service agent, the tax residence certificate for individuals as well as for companies can be applied online and also

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The New Economic Substance Regulations

Under the Economic Substance Regulations (“ESR“) most UAE businesses need to prove to the UAE authorities that they are doing business in the UAE (have an “economic substance”). The ESR were implemented to avoid harmful tax practices within the UAE. As the ESR have substantially changed in August 2020, all UAE businesses should now re-assess

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SLG Newsletter: October-November 2020

Dear Friends and Clients, It is not to be overlooked: The Gulf region is undergoing a significant liberalisation process. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and now Oman are showing considerable relief in terms of direct foreign investment and in adapting Arab traditions to modern life interests. We have been deliberately waiting for this November newsletter, knowing

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Update: UAE Cabinet Resolution requires to maintain “Ownership” register

The UAE have made another step in their intense efforts to implement, and comply with, international transparency standards. Cabinet Resolution No. 58 of 2020 on the Regulation of the Procedures of the Real Beneficiary (“Resolution“) entered into effect on 28 August 2020. The Resolution regulates the disclosure and registration requirements regarding all stakeholders in UAE

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SLG Newsletter: September 2020

Dear Friends and Clients, The long awaited Retirement Visa for the UAE is finally here! You will find the exact conditions in the newsletter below. In summary, you must be 55 years old, have either a monthly income of AED 20,000 or a cash amount of AED 1 million. Real estate with a value of

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