The new SWIplus app was launched on March 11, 2025. It provides insights into topics that affect Switzerland, offers information about Swiss influence around the world, covers Swiss elections and votes, gives relevant information on moving and living abroad – and much more.
One legal aspect in the UAE is frequently overlooked: Estate planning. For expatriates residing in the UAE, the absence of a locally recognized will can lead to serious legal and financial complications. This article highlights the key options and concludes with a practical Q&A section.
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As part of its broader strategy to modernize the tax framework and enhance regulatory efficiency, the UAE Federal Tax Authority launched a new digital process in March 2025. This initiative allows qualifying family foundations to apply for a special tax classification, enabling them to be treated as Unincorporated Partnerships under the UAE Corporate Tax regime.
After completion of one year of service, every foreign employee in the United Arab Emirates is legally entitled to a gratuity upon termination of employment (“End-of-Service Gratuity”). With the introduction of the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme (“Savings Scheme”), employers throughout the country can now choose a new option to pay the End-of-Service Gratuity.