Who Can Benefit from Freezone Company Formation?

UAE Freezone Company Formation

The United Arab Emirates has been a global business hub for centuries, attracting businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs from all parts of the globe to come to its shores to do business, attracted by a favorable business environment and strategic location combined with tax incentives. Among the key business advantages of being in the UAE is establishing a company in a free zone. The free zone company formation in the UAE offers several advantages, such as 100% foreign ownership, tax exemption, and streamlined company setup. However, the businesses that would get the most benefit are as follows:

In this blog post, we will show who can benefit from forming a UAE-free zone company and why it may be in your best interest to form a free zone company to operate your business.

  1. Entrepreneurs and Startups

The opportunity freezone company formation opens up for the startups and entrepreneurs to find their slot in the UAE market is quite huge, considering that it requires only minimal capital, plus the entrepreneurs benefit from enjoying 100% foreign ownership and zero personal and corporate taxes. In this respect, Freezones attract most of the startups with minimal overhead costs that will leave them free to plough back into the business.

  1. International Investors

Freezone company formation can be seen as an opportunity for international investors looking to access the UAE market or expand their global operations. Unlike free zones, there is a notion of having to have a local sponsor for companies outside free zones; conversely, foreign investors can completely own companies in free zones and have more control over decisions made within these organizations.

  1. E-commerce Businesses

One of the rapidly growing industries in the world is e-commerce, and the UAE cannot be ignored either. There are several reasons why companies dealing with electronic commerce would like to form freezone companies, including no customs duties and tax savings, coupled with first-class logistics infrastructure. Freezones like Dubai CommerCity are born specifically for the purpose of e-commerce ventures, offering a wide array of services like warehousing and fulfillment and digital commerce.

For an e-commerce startup or established company entering the Middle East, freezones offer essential infrastructure, strategic location, and tax-free environment to ensure success. 

  1. Consultancies and Professional Service Providers

Another advantage of having a free zone is that it is suitable for consultancy, freelancers, and other service professionals. Quite a number of the UAE’s free zones are designed and set up with in mind the idea of hosting businesses that are, to a large extent, service-based, thus allowing it to have flexible office solutions, not to mention an easy procedure to establish, licensing requirements which are less costly. A typical example is Dubai’s Knowledge Village and 

Media City free zones that attract consultancies on media, IT, and education.

One of the major benefits for consultancies is that they will not be liable to pay corporate taxes or income taxes. 

Conclusion

The range of UAE Freezone Company Formation benefits caters to various businesses, including startups, consultancies, manufacturers, and international investors. The freedom zones include 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, duty-free trade, and access to world-class infrastructure. In this sense, it is the perfect location for any business seeking to thrive in the dynamic economy of the UAE.

Whether you are an entrepreneur launching a new venture, a trading company looking to expand into global markets, or a tech startup looking for innovation, freezone company formation is the answer to achieving success. This is because a specific freezone designed to meet your business needs provides the tools and environment to unlock new opportunities and propel long-term growth.

 

Liquidation strategies to deal with the debts

Company Liquidation

Just presume, your company is badly debt-ridden, and you need to liquidate all the resources into cash. RBS auditing has the best Liquidation Services in Dubai. There are several reasons why a company needs to get liquidated to reimburse the debt to the bank from which the company needed the loan, creditors, or lending companies. The process of liquidation includes the selling of all the company’s possessed items, such as products, land, raw materials, machinery, and another commodity that can be sold out or auctioned whereas some items are purchased by the buyers.

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Company liquidation is of two types-

Voluntary Liquidation/ compulsory liquidation

Liquidation by court

Voluntary liquidation is the shutting down of companies by shareholders or creditors of the company who passes the legal resolution. During the meetings of shareholders, an official liquidator is appointed, who is responsible for the winding up of the company, and such liquidation is also called compulsory liquidation. 

Employees are considered the primary creditors. The pending dues of the employees are cleared.

Sometimes the company files a petition for liquidation to the court by itself, when it gets failed financially, or is unable to pay off its pending dues. 

According to the UAE Freezone Company Liquidation service, a company in a good state will not get subjected to the liquidation process. Whereas, if a company cannot show proper growth and is not capable of paying off debts, then only the creditors can take action against the company.

Perks of Liquidation services:

  • Liquidation happens to the company, not the people of the company.
  • Creditors are not allowed to chase directors of the company after the company is liquidated.
  • Once the company is liquidated all the legal disputes against the company come to an end.
  • The liquidation management sanctioned the chosen liquidator.

If you are interested in our services for liquidation, please feel free to contact our customer care for further details regarding these services. In addition to these programs, our company also offers UAE Freezone Company Formation. RBS is one of the top leading service providers in terms of tax and advisory, accounting, audit services. Our company possesses the personality of a small firm but has the caliber of big firms. Our team has a long-term experience in accounting, taxation, business advisory services, auditing, the management consultancy. Our team consists of skilled individuals who are smart enough to manage the risk of the clients and more.

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“How to find reputed auditing services in UAE?”

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Auditing services In Dubai can provide your business with an objective, independent assessment of your financial statements and internal controls. It can be vital in providing stakeholders with the information they need to make informed decisions about your company.

There are many auditing services, but some standard services include:

  • Financial statement audits: Financial statement audits assure that your financial statements are free from material misstatements.
  • Internal control audits: Internal control audits evaluate the effectiveness of your internal controls and procedures.
  • Compliance audits: Compliance audits ensure that your company complies with applicable laws and regulations.

The benefits of auditing services can be significant. Audits can help give stakeholders confidence in your financial statements and internal controls. They can also help identify potential areas of improvement in your organization. If you are considering audit services, choose a reputable and experienced firm.

How to pick the finest Auditing Services In UAE?

When choosing the right Auditing Services In Sharjah, there are a few factors you need to consider. With so many different companies to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start.

Here are a few recommendations to help you choose the best auditing services in Dubai for your business:

Make sure the company is accredited.

There are many accreditation bodies in the UAE, so you need to ensure the company you’re considering is accredited by one. It will ensure that the company meets the highest standards of quality and service.

Check out their customer reviews.

Before you commit to any auditing services in Dubai, be sure to read customer reviews. It will give you a good idea of the quality of service you can expect.

Ask for a free quotation.

Most reputable auditing services in Dubai will offer a free quotation, so take advantage of this. It will allow you to compare prices and services before deciding.

Get a referral.

Ask for a referral if you know someone who has used auditing services in Dubai. It can be an excellent way to find a reputable company.

Do your research.

Before you choose any auditing services in Dubai, be sure to do your research. It includes reading up on the company, services, and fees.

By following these tips, you can be sure to choose the best auditing services in Dubai for your business. Therefore, if you want a company that helps with UAE Freezone Company Formation and auditing, contact RBS Auditing Today!

 

UAE AMENDED SOME ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF TAX LAWS IN THE UAE

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Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2021 on Amending some Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 on the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Tax Laws in the UAE
In accordance with Cabinet Decision No 49 of 2021 on Amending some Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 on the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Tax Laws in the UAE, which will be effective from 28 June 2021, the FTA would like to inform you that it has released two Public Clarifications, which you can view on the FTA website.
With respect to TAXP002, and if you had any outstanding balances, you would have previously been able to see such outstanding balance on the returns page. From Wednesday 23 June, you will be able to see how much of your balance is related to tax and how much is related to administrative penalties on the My Payments page when you log into E-Services. This link will open a window that will include the following:
  • Tax Payable – this is the outstanding tax balance (based on tax returns you submitted and any adjustments due to voluntary disclosures or tax assessments) and will be updated on a daily basis until 31 December 2021, for you to know how much tax is outstanding and is subject to late payment penalties if not settled by payable date, and needs to be settled in full before 31 December 2021 to benefit from the redetermination of administrative penalties in accordance with Cabinet Decision No 49 of 2021.
  • Late Registration Penalty – this is the outstanding unpaid late registration penalty, if available.
  • Other Penalties Payable – this is the outstanding unpaid administrative penalties balance (other than late registration) and may increase if new administrative penalties are applied or decrease if payments are made or penalty reversed. The balance on 28 June 2021 will be subject to redetermination if conditions stated in Cabinet Decision No 49 of 2021 are met.
  • Net Payable Amount – this is the total amount of Tax Payable and Penalties Payable outstanding at any time.
  • Total Credit – this is the amount of credit that the registrant has with the FTA. FTA will be launching a full dashboard with your Tax Payable and Administrative Penalties

RECEIVED PENALTIES FOR NON-SUBMISSION OF ESR REPORT?!. FILE AN APPEAL

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Received Penalties For No-Submission Of ESR Report?!. File An Appeal
Did you successfully submit the Economic Substance Notification & Economic Substance Report of your company to the Ministry of Finance?
Did you successfully submit the Economic Substance Notification & Economic Substance Report of your company to the Ministry of Finance?
Did you get any response from the authority is after that?
Many licensees in the UAE have come across penalty emails from the Ministry of Finance.

Did you get any such penalty email?

If yes, do you know how to resolve the issues? In order to resolve such issues, we should know exactly the reason for receiving such a penalty ticket from the Authority. We have listed down some of the reasons why you might have received penalty emails
Situation in which Economic Substance Notification is submitted declaring a Specific Relevant Activity. Later the Economic Substance notification amendment was filed that it is not covered in Relevant activity neither earning relevant income in the Economic Substance Notification.
In this case, the company need not submit the Economic Substance Report. But the approval for Amendment on Economic Substance Notification might have taken the time and by then the Economic Substance Report Tab becomes active.
Economic Substance Report was not filed since it is not carrying relevant activity . Still, the penalty ticket may raise.
How to waive off the penalties generated from situations like above?
In the above-given scenarios, the Licensee or Exempted Licensee will have the option to Appeal.
Article 13 & 14 of the Economic Substance Regulation provides the offences & penalties for failure to provide Notification and Report, respectively. The administrative penalty will be levied on that Licensee or Exempted Licensee who fails to submit Notification & Report (wherever applicable) as below: Failure to submit Penalty Amount
Failure to submit
Penalty amount
ECONOMIC SUBSTANCE REGULATION [ESR] Notification
AED 20,000
ECONOMIC SUBSTANCE REGULATION [ESR] Report
AED 50,000
If there is a delay in submitting Economic Substance Notification or Economic Substance Reports, and if such delay is because of the ignorance of the Law, the chance of getting approval for waiving off the penalty cannot be assured through an appeal.
But there are genuine cases as mentioned at the beginning of this article, where the penalty can be appealed and removed. We are happy to resolve your issues by submitting the Appeal to the Authority.

VAT REGISTRATION OF ‘SOLE ESTABLISHMENTS’ CLARIFICATION VATP026 REPLACES PUBLIC CLARIFICATION VATP021

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VAT registration of ‘Sole Establishments’ clarification:- VATP026 replaces Public Clarification VATP021.

A natural or legal person may own a number of sole establishments. There has been uncertainty on whether each sole establishment needs to obtain a separate VAT registration or whether all such establishments should be included under one VAT registration.
This Public Clarification clarifies the VAT registration obligations of a person in respect of its sole establishments. Note that the term “person” refers to a natural or legal person.
A person owning a number of sole establishments should obtain only one VAT registration for all its sole establishments, and it is not permissible to register each sole establishment separately for VAT. The Federal Tax Authority (‘FTA’) will review, in certain cases, the VAT registrations by taxable persons in respect of sole establishments and will inform them of the corrective steps to be taken, if any.
For further clarification visit us at:- www.rbsauditing.com .

THE UAE’S MINISTRY OF ECONOMY HAS ASKED ALL COMPANIES IN THE COUNTRY TO SUBMIT AUTHENTIC DETAILS OF THEIR BENEFICIARIES BEFORE JUNE 30, 2021 TO AVOID PENALTIES

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All UAE companies required to submit UBO details before 30th of June 2021

An initiative of the UAE government to combat against activities related to terrorist financing and money laundering, Cabinet Decision (No 58) of 2020 on Regulation of Procedures for Real Beneficiary requires all companies to maintain a register and submit relevant details of their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO)
Ministry of Economy has set its deadline for submission of UBO details of all companies under its jurisdiction for the 30th of June 2021.

Fine & Penalties up to AED 100,000

All companies in UAE failing to submit UBO details on or before the deadline will be imposed with administrative sanctions face penalties of up to Dh100,000 from July 2021.
Importantly, the company’s licence can also be suspended for a year for not conforming to the instructions of the ministry.
Details to disclose with the authority are as follows:
  • Details of ownership
  • Details of all Ultimate Beneficial Owners
  • Company business model
  • Company financial records
  • General information including the details of the company from lawyers, banks, and auditors
A real beneficiary or UBO is the natural person controlling or owning at least twenty five (25) percent of the company’s issued share capital, either through direct or indirect control or chain of ownership. A UBO is also any natural person that has control on the dismissal and appointment of majority of company directors.

UAE- NEW LAW ALLOWING FULL FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ONSHORE COMPANIES TAKES EFFECT ON JUNE 1

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The UAE’s Ministry of Economy has confirmed that the amended legislation permitting foreign investors and entrepreneurs to establish and fully own onshore companies, will come into effect from June 1.
Amendment to the Commercial Companies Law will ‘boost country’s competitive edge and facilitate business’, according to UAE Minister of Economy
Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq in a tweet confirmed that the latest decision is a new step that reflects the UAE government’s commitment to supporting the economy and enhancing its readiness for the future.
In November 2020, the UAE announced that the of businesses would take effect from December 1, 2020. However, after widening the scope of sectors eligible for full ownership by foreign investors, the law is now ready for roll out from June 1, 2021.
The long-anticipated and widely discussed reform, which will have game-changing implications on the investment landscape of the nation, was approved by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan last year.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said the UAE now enjoys a fertile legislative environment for foreign direct investors in order to enhance the nation’s competitiveness.
Last month, the UAE’s Ministry of Economy also said it was working on a new legislation to include 10 new sectors to the Commercial Companies Law, which allows 100 per cent foreign ownership of onshore companies in the country.

TEMPORARY ZERO-RATING OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

On 1 September 2020, the Cabinet issued a Cabinet Decision No. 9/12 O of 2020 (“Cabinet Decision”). The Decision concerns the temporary application of VAT at the 0% rate on certain supplies and imports of medical equipment. Furthermore, the Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2020 (“Ministerial Decision”) issued by the Minister of Health and Prevention on 6 December 2020 (with effect from 1 September 2020) specifies the medical equipment that are zero-rated in accordance with the Cabinet Decision. In accordance with Cabinet Decision No. 15/3 O of 2021, the above decisions shall be effective until 31 December 2021.
In accordance with the Cabinet Decision, a supply or import of certain medical equipment may be zero-rated. It should be noted that that the zero-rating of supplies and imports under the Cabinet Decision is separate, and in addition to, zero-rating of any other medical equipment in accordance with Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2017 on Medications and Medical Equipment Subject to Tax at Zero Rate.
On 1 September 2020, the Cabinet issued a Cabinet Decision No. 9/12 O of 2020 (“Cabinet Decision”). The Decision concerns the temporary application of VAT at the 0% rate on certain supplies and imports of medical equipment. Furthermore, the Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2020 (“Ministerial Decision”) issued by the Minister of Health and Prevention on 6 December 2020 (with effect from 1 September 2020) specifies the medical equipment that are zero-rated in accordance with the Cabinet Decision. In accordance with Cabinet Decision No. 15/3 O of 2021, the above decisions shall be effective until 31 December 2021.
In accordance with the Cabinet Decision, a supply or import of certain medical equipment may be zero-rated. It should be noted that that the zero-rating of supplies and imports under the Cabinet Decision is separate, and in addition to, zero-rating of any other medical equipment in accordance with Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2017 on Medications and Medical Equipment Subject to Tax at Zero Rate.
The “medical equipment” to which the temporary zero-rating rules apply are personal protective equipment used for the protection from Covid-19, and which contain the features and meet the specifications determined and specified by the Ministerial Decision. Such medical equipment are limited to:
  • Medical face masks that are not included in the Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2017 on Medications and Medical Equipment Subject to Tax at Zero Rate (of approved standards 14683 and UAE.S ASTM F2100);
  • Half filtered face mask (UAE.S EN 149);
  • Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics intended for use on the human body, but excluding detergents, cosmetics and personal care products (UAE.S EN 1276, EN 1650, and EN 14476:2013+A2).
  • Non-Medical “community” face mask made from textile (UAE.S 1956);
  • Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics intended for use on the human body, but excluding detergents, cosmetics and personal care products (UAE.S EN 1276, EN 1650, and EN 14476:2013+A2).

CONDITIONS TO ZERO-RATING

Date of supply/import of above mentioned medical equipment shall be within the period beginning from 1 September 2020 to 31 December 2021.

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