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    Dubai - First Audit Request From DIEZ

    Submitted everything back in Feb/March. Spoke to our accountant and they noted it was acceptable to provide an external place of residence to DIEZ
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    Which countries can I apply for a driving licence, without releasing mine?

    Japan will "exchange" your license without taking your old one
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    Dubai - First Audit Request From DIEZ

    Well, it's been several months since we sent off the documents to DIEZ and today we received some pushback, namely on the UBO/Shareholder's proof of address. We originally just submitted the original lease agreement which expired 11/2023. Additionally, there was a request for the signed UBO...
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    Overhauling Corporate Structure - Japan, Europe, Dubai

    Our company is getting a little cumbersome in terms of structure and it's becoming a bit of a headache to manage everything. I know an expert is necessary for this, but some basic pointers may help me set things off in the right direction. For some background, our company has been growing quite...
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    Dubai - First Audit Request From DIEZ

    Not sure if my answer is relevant here but we paid a total of 2,100 AED for the FY2023 statements and audit. 50% up front and 50% at the end.
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    Dubai - First Audit Request From DIEZ

    To summarise: we didn't have the audited statements so requested an extension from DIEZ, they gave us 60 days for the audited accounts portion only - the rest of the requirements had to be submit on time, but that was more-or-less straightforward. In the end, we reached into the bag of...
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    Income Optimisation for Salaried Worker - UK, PH, JP, NL, UAE

    Thanks. The legal version basically writes-off the Netherlands as even with a company, this salary (turnover) level barely makes it worth it. The UK would be better company but then I would have to be certain I want to spend 183 days p/year there, which is a possibility but does increase...
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    Income Optimisation for Salaried Worker - UK, PH, JP, NL, UAE

    I have been given the option to live in the Netherlands with 30% ruling but have been thinking about what to do post-ruling - Netherlands really doesn't look that appealing without the ruling. I am a salaried worker with $100k p.a., although have strong ties to my employer so I have the option...
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    UAE FZ small business relief - CT filing - audit?

    It seems like I'm getting the full treatment. Happy ending expected.
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    UAE FZ small business relief - CT filing - audit?

    That’s strange, it was non-negotiable when I asked. Anyway, not a huge problem. Just required some back and forth with the accountant. Did you receive any feedback?
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    UAE FZ small business relief - CT filing - audit?

    Just out of the blue, email from DIEZ. It was an offsite inspection.
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    UAE FZ small business relief - CT filing - audit?

    We have a non-qualifying FZCO with revenue around $200k that was required by DIEZ to do an audit last month.
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    DLS Dubai Free Zone company renewal and audits

    We set up in Silicone Oasis using DLS in late 2022 and after a brief panic getting everything in order upon the CIT announcement last year, we got an accountant. Through them we registered for CIT and VAT - were fined for late registration on the VAT front - and received some advisory services...
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    DLS and Fred MIA

    We were notified of his departure back then. Had no problems with Fred and his services. We were contacted about the inner circle services but due to the hysterics of everything on the Dubai side (not Fred’s side) at the time - getting ourselves compliant with the new rules - we didn’t go for...