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Uniwide Wide range of international corporate services. Business setup in 30+ jurisdictions. Offshore company formation. Accounting services.

Assistance in opening bank accounts. We are an international corporate services provider which specialises in the registration of companies in various jurisdictions, including the UAE, United Kingdom, Latvia, other European countries, Seychelles, BVI and other offshore zones, etc. We provide consultation, corporate and accounting services for companies in various jurisdictions, assistance in opening accounts in international banks and international tax planning support.

From 1 January 2027, the names and dates of appointment of Seychelles company directors become publicly available throug...
01/09/2026

From 1 January 2027, the names and dates of appointment of Seychelles company directors become publicly available through a Certificate of Official Search.

This is the first time director data enters the public domain in Seychelles. Everything else stays out of view: nominee status, nominator identity, shareholder records and beneficial ownership remain confidential, held by the registered agent and the Registrar and released only to competent authorities or under a court order.

There is also a deadline to note. Companies using nominee directors must record nominee status and full nominator details in their internal register of directors by 31 December 2026, then file a copy with the Registrar within 30 days.

We set out what becomes public and what does not in the full article 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/nominee-directors-in-seychelles-what-is-visible-in-the-public-register/

The United Arab Emirates has extended Small Business Relief to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029, keeping...
24/08/2026

The United Arab Emirates has extended Small Business Relief to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029, keeping the AED 3 million revenue threshold unchanged.

Two points deserve attention before electing the relief. Losses made in a period covered by Small Business Relief cannot be carried forward, and entitlement is lost permanently once revenue exceeds the threshold in any period.

Free zone companies must weigh this carefully: giving up Qualifying Free Zone Person status costs the 0% rate for that period and the four that follow.

We set out the full comparison of the regimes in our article 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/uae-extends-small-business-relief-until-2029/

A low headline corporate tax rate rarely tells the full story when choosing a holding jurisdiction.In Luxembourg, munici...
11/08/2026

A low headline corporate tax rate rarely tells the full story when choosing a holding jurisdiction.

In Luxembourg, municipal business tax and the solidarity surtax bring the effective rate in Luxembourg City to 23.87%, while Malta applies a standard rate of 35% that may be refunded down to an effective 5%, or a fixed 15% with no refund.

Audit obligations differ just as sharply: Hong Kong and Cyprus companies are audited regardless of size, whereas small companies in the UK, Singapore and Ireland may be exempt. We model both tax and compliance costs before recommending a structure.

Our full overview of the leading holding jurisdictions is here 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/what-is-a-holding-company/

From June 2026, citizens of certain countries applying for a new UAE employment or investor visa must submit a police cl...
07/08/2026

From June 2026, citizens of certain countries applying for a new UAE employment or investor visa must submit a police clearance certificate from their country of citizenship.

Two points deserve attention. First, the UAE is not a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, so an Apostille alone is not accepted. The certificate must pass a full legalisation chain: attestation in the issuing country, then the UAE Embassy or Consulate there, and finally the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. A missing stamp renders it invalid.

Second, a police clearance certificate is usually valid for only three months, so timing matters. Rules also differ between the ICP, GDRFA Dubai and individual free zones.

Read the full piece for the country list and planning points 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/police-clearance-certificate-required-for-new-uae-residence-visa/

04/08/2026

UAE VAT Explained: Exports, Free Zones & Banking Secrets

Navigate UAE VAT: understand zero-rated exports, reverse charge on imported services, and exempt financial services. Learn about designated zones and banking requirements.

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The UAE Federal Tax Authority has confirmed that prior approval is no longer required for downward transfer pricing adju...
30/07/2026

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has confirmed that prior approval is no longer required for downward transfer pricing adjustments in Corporate Tax Returns.

Under Public Clarification CTP011, businesses may now self-assess and make these adjustments directly. In return, any downward adjustment requires full disclosure of all affected Related Party transactions, regardless of their value or type.

We expect these to be high-scrutiny cases, so a robust transfer pricing file matters: a clear rationale, a benchmarking study, and a reconciliation from your Financial Statements to the arm's length figures in the Return.

Read the full piece for what this means for your documentation 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/downward-transfer-pricing-adjustments-uae-ftas-clarifications/

30/07/2026

Zero Percent Tax: Qualify for Free Zone Company Benefits

Discover the exclusive 0% tax rate for qualifying free zone companies. Learn the essential conditions to maintain this benefit, and avoid penalties that could revert you to the 9% standard rate.

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28/07/2026

Zero Percent Tax: Qualify for Free Zone Company Benefits

Discover the exclusive 0% tax rate for qualifying free zone companies. Learn the essential conditions to maintain this benefit, and avoid penalties that could revert you to the 9% standard rate.

UK partnerships offer a distinctive advantage for cross-border tax planning that is often overlooked.Under UK tax law, b...
27/07/2026

UK partnerships offer a distinctive advantage for cross-border tax planning that is often overlooked.

Under UK tax law, both Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Partnerships are treated as tax-transparent. The partnership itself is not a separate taxable person, so tax on its profits is paid by the partners in their own country of tax residence, in proportion to their interest.

This allows structuring to be tailored to each partner's jurisdiction, rather than defaulting to UK-level taxation. We help clients weigh this against reporting and transparency obligations.

Read the full piece to see how these structures work in practice 👉

https://www.uniwide.com/uk-companies-in-international-tax-planning/

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has extended the deadline for member companies to replace the DMCC suffix in their le...
23/07/2026

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has extended the deadline for member companies to replace the DMCC suffix in their legal names with FZCO to 31 December 2026.

This change is purely administrative. It does not affect your company’s legal status, its operations in the UAE, or the name of the DMCC Free Zone itself.

The update is made online through the Member Portal, free of charge and with no supporting documents required, provided your trade licence is active.

Once complete, we recommend revising all corporate documents and notifying your banks, clients and counterparties to avoid any discrepancies.

Read the full piece for the details and the exact steps 👇

https://www.uniwide.com/dmcc-suffix-change-deadline-extended-to-31-december-2026/

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