Dubai remains one of the world’s most attractive hubs for entrepreneurs and investors. With 100% foreign ownership, strong infrastructure, and favourable tax benefits, it’s no surprise that thousands of new businesses are launched here every year.  Whether you’re a first-time founder or an established business looking to expand into the UAE, our guide breaks down everything you need to know,...

Doha – Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has implemented a substantial reduction in the application fee for licensing an entity on its platform, dropping it from USD 5,000 to USD 500. The new fee structure applies to all applicants seeking a license to conduct non-regulated activities in the QFC, except for the activities of Single...

Expanding into Europe? It may be time to look beyond the usual options. From Ireland to the Netherlands, you already know the usual countries that are business friendly. But smart founders are turning to emerging markets that mix growth momentum with unique competitive advantages. Estonia Estonia leads for a reason. Its e-residency scheme lets non-residents set up and run companies entirely online....

From 2 January 2025, several key amendments to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) company law have come into force. Companies already established in the region should be aware of these changes, as some have practical implications for their operations. Here are the main updates and their impacts on BVI companies.Setting up a BVI International Business Company (IBC) is a popular choice for global...

There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law 1. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients, there are some key changes of which clients should be aware. For companies administered by Conyers Corporate Services, we do not anticipate that any positive action will be required by our clients to comply with the changes. All amendments...