The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is strategically located between Europe, Africa and Asia. Due to a continuous flow of new business opportunities, investor friendly legislation, a solid financial system, well developed infrastructure for business and life, and availability of people resources, the UAE may be an ideal business location for multiple purposes:

• Creating holding, trading, financing, support platform(s) for a group’s international business
• Conducting regional business from a hub in the UAE
• Conducting local business in the UAE

A number of immediate and long-term initiatives are intended to foster the business environment and promote development within the Emirates — in particular, Vision 2021.

This guide seeks to provide you with initial and practical information on doing business in the UAE, particularly from the perspective of an inbound investor. Please also refer to our website for the latest developments