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How to Calculate Gratuity in Abu Dhabi (End of Service Benefit)

Calculating Gratuity often causes confusion. So how do you calculate it and how much are employees entitled to?

UAE Visa Bank Guarantee To Be Abolished Saving Employers Thousands

UAE companies will no longer need to deposit a visa bank guarantee of AED3,000 when applying for employee visas from 15th October 2018.

Classification Registration To Change In Abu Dhabi For Construction & Engineering Companies In 2019

Classification registration in Abu Dhabi is due to change in March 2019. How will the changes affect construction and engineering companies?

5 Year Visas For Expat Retirement In The UAE

Among a number of new visa initiatives in the UAE, the latest is a five year visa which will enable expatriates to retire in the UAE.

UAE Vision To Attract Foreign Direct Investment

An AED50bn economic stimulus to attract FDI into the UAE and reforms to the UAE's visa system are intended to ease doing business.

Upcoming Public Holidays in the UAE 2018

To help planning your business trips to the UAE and doing business in the UAE during the remainder of 2018, anticipated public holidays.

Abu Dhabi Conferences & Exhibitions Sep-Dec 2018

To help the planning of your business trips to Abu Dhabi during the last four months of 2018 check our conference & exhibitions guide.

Gateway Named Best Company Formation Specialists 2018 in Abu Dhabi

Gatewy named Best Company Formation Specialists - Abu Dhabi 2018

How Abu Dhabi Free Zone Companies Can Operate Onshore

How free zone companies can legally work onshore and for the government with a dual license.

What are the Midday Break rules in the UAE for 2018?

If you are employing staff in the UAE who are required to work outside it is important you understand the Midday Break rule

Is it time your Abu Dhabi free zone company steps onshore?

Is it time your free zone company steps onshore to be operating compliantly if you are currently working on the mainland without a license?

How To Setup A Business In Abu Dhabi, UAE

Setting up a business in Abu Dhbai or Dubai doesn't need to be difficult. However there is still confusion, e.g. free zone or onshore.

100% Foreign Ownership Of Companies & 10 Year Visas Coming To The UAE

100% foreign ownership of companies and 10 year visas are being introduced into the UAE to attract FDI

Why ISO accreditation is important when tendering in Abu Dhabi

There are many benefits of being ISO-9001 accredited, but its also a requirement for some companies when registering for Classification.

How To Import Goods Into The UAE

Understanding the document requirements in order to import good into the UAE will save time and prevent penalties at a later date.

Abu Dhabi Conference & Exhibition Guide 2018

Our conference and exhibition guide to help you with planning your business trips to Abu Dhabi during 2018;

REMEMBER: Abu Dhabi companies renew your PO BOX before 31st January 2018

Remember to renew your corporate PO Boxes to avoid financial penalties.

MENA Professionals Want To Start Own Business, But Many Are Unprepared

Jenny Hunt interview for CIPD magazine article sharing her thoughts about expats leaving corporate life to be entrepreneurs.

10 Things You Need To Know About Signage For Your Abu Dhabi Business

Abu Dhabi businesses need signage for their commercial premises which adhere to guidelines covering typologies, dimensions & positioning.

6 Tips About Commercial Agent Agreements In Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Commercial Agent Agreements can be a great way for a foreign company to do business in the UAE without setting up, but beware the details.

VAT in the UAE. Is your business ready?

With VAT being introduced into the UAE at the start of 2018, its essential that your business is ready and prepared.

Which Employment Contract In The UAE Is Most Suitable? Limited Contract Or Unlimited Contract?

Understand the difference between Unlimited and Limited employment contracts so you give your employees the best one for your business.

New Rules Protect Domestic Workers In The UAE

New rules for employing domestic workers have been introduced protecting their rights in the UAE.

Compensation For Working On A Public Holiday In The UAE

Understand the employers'financial obligations when employees work on public holidays

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