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Insights on UAE structuring, tax and residency

Guides and explainers on UAE corporate tax, business structuring, residency, and private wealth, written by GCG's structuring team.

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October, 2026

Mainland, free zone, DIFC or offshore: which UAE holding structure fits?

Compare UAE holding structures by asset eligibility, governance, operating needs and compliance. Includes the DIFC setup checks and tax limits.

September, 2026

UAE End of Service Gratuity Calculation 2026: Formula, DIFC DEWS and the Two-Year Cap Explained

UAE end of service gratuity explained: the 21 and 30 day formula on basic salary, the two-year cap, resignation rules, and how DIFC DEWS and ADGM differ.

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September, 2026

AML compliance UAE 2026: who must register on goAML, the six triggers that make a company formation agent a DNFBP, core obligations and penalties.

September, 2026

VAT deregistration UAE: the 20 business day deadline, what a late application costs, the EmaraTax process, and deemed supply on your final return.

September, 2026

Trade licence renewal UAE: how to file with the right authority, what documents you need, what a lapse costs, and which filings fall due alongside

September, 2026

UAE company liquidation is the formal process of dissolving a licensed entity: shareholders resolve to dissolve, a licensed liquidator is appointed and registered, creditors are

August, 2026

DIFC foundation vs ADGM foundation compared: which regime keeps your family off a public register, what each costs to run, and which should hold your

July, 2026

DIFC family office structures for UHNW families in 2026: DIFC vs ADGM, Singapore booking centres, private aviation SPVs and what setup really costs.

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