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Asset Protection Trusts in 2026: The Lesson From China's Tax Crackdown

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Asset Protection Trusts in 2026: The Lesson From China's Tax Crackdown

Photo: Adil Alimbetov China's tax authority closed a 90-day amnesty on 22 October 2026 for anyone holding money in an offshore trust. The rule behind it, issued 24 July 2026 by the Ministry of Finance...

Oct 30, 2026

France Wealth Tax 2027: What the New Holding Company Rules Actually Say

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France Wealth Tax 2027: What the New Holding Company Rules Actually Say

France's National Assembly finance committee adopted a new 2% annual tax on family holding companies on 8 October 2026, then rejected the entire revenue section of the 2027 budget containing it on 9 O...

Oct 28, 2026

Citizenship by Investment Crackdown 2026: What the EU Has Closed and What Still Works

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Citizenship by Investment Crackdown 2026: What the EU Has Closed and What Still Works

Photo: Marco, Pexels Buying a passport in Europe is no longer possible, and the EU is now asking five Caribbean governments to end their own citizenship-by-investment programmes by 2028. If you are pl...

Oct 15, 2026

UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Costs and What It Changes for Tax

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UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Costs and What It Changes for Tax

Photo: Nelemson G, Pexels The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence permit that needs no employer or local sponsor. Most European founders qualify through one of three money routes: AED 2 m...

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Jul 3, 2026

Moving Your EU Business to the UAE: A Step-by-Step Transition Guide

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Moving Your EU Business to the UAE: A Step-by-Step Transition Guide

Photo: Nelemson G, Pexels For many European entrepreneurs, the United Arab Emirates presents a compelling proposition: a thriving economy, strategic global access, and a favorable tax environment. Yet...

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Jul 3, 2026

Holding Company Structures for European Entrepreneurs: Netherlands vs UAE vs Singapore

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Holding Company Structures for European Entrepreneurs: Netherlands vs UAE vs Singapore

Photo: Mathias Reding, Pexels European entrepreneurs seeking optimal holding company structures often face a complex decision. The choice between established jurisdictions like the Netherlands and ris...

Netherlands

Jul 3, 2026

How to Pay Yourself From a UAE Company Without Triggering Czech or Slovak Taxes

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How to Pay Yourself From a UAE Company Without Triggering Czech or Slovak Taxes

Photo: Walid Ahmad, Pexels Many entrepreneurs from Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, and Hungary look to the UAE for its attractive corporate tax environment. The idea is simple: set up...

Czech Republic

Jul 3, 2026

UAE VAT: Registration Thresholds, Filing, Free Zones and Penalties

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UAE VAT: Registration Thresholds, Filing, Free Zones and Penalties

Photo: Saleh Rabata, Pexels UAE VAT is charged at 5% on most goods and services, and a business must register once its taxable supplies and imports pass AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months (or are...

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Jul 3, 2026

Czech-UAE Double Taxation Agreement: What It Actually Covers

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Czech-UAE Double Taxation Agreement: What It Actually Covers

Photo: Dmitry Zvolskiy, Pexels The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the Czech Republic and the United Arab Emirates, signed in 1996, offers specific benefits for cross-border operations. Howeve...

Czech Republic

Jul 3, 2026

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IP Holding in the UAE: Moving Your Patents, Software, and Brand to Dubai

Photo: Anton Massalov, Pexels European entrepreneurs holding valuable intellectual property face increasing pressure to optimize their international tax structures while maintaining compliance. The UA...

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Jul 3, 2026

Permanent Establishment Risk: Running European Clients From a UAE Company

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Permanent Establishment Risk: Running European Clients From a UAE Company

Photo: cottonbro studio, Pexels The allure of zero corporate tax in the UAE often overshadows a critical, yet frequently overlooked, domestic tax pitfall for European entrepreneurs: Permanent Establis...

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Jul 3, 2026

VARA License Types in Dubai: What Each Category Covers and What It Costs

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VARA License Types in Dubai: What Each Category Covers and What It Costs

Photo: Nihongraphy, Pexels Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has built a detailed framework, positioning the emirate as a global hub for virtual asset innovation. For European entrepr...

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Jul 3, 2026

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