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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: South Asian Herald

New Book Analyzes Strategic Business Implications of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT

A book review published by the South Asian Herald examines 'UAE Taxation for Decision-Makers' authored by tax expert Rajat Mohan. The review highlights that the rollout of VAT in 2018 and Corporate Tax in 2023 transformed UAE taxation into a strategic planning tool for corporate leadership. It notes that understanding cross-border structuring and compliance is essential for investors and commercial executives operating in the country.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Hiru News

Sri Lanka Plans Trade Pact with China and Trade Outreach to UAE

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to establish new free trade agreements and revise existing deals during the 2027 Budget Speech in Parliament. Sri Lanka is actively exploring a trade pact with China and extending trade outreach to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. A dedicated committee has also been appointed to oversee the expansion of the country's existing free trade pact with India.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: TradingView

GTC Financial Consultancy Secures UAE Category 1 Licence for OTC Derivatives

GTC Financial Consultancy LLC has obtained a Category 1 licence from the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The authorization allows the firm to operate as a trading broker for over-the-counter derivatives and spot currencies, as well as an international markets broker. The company stated that the licence strengthens its regulatory footprint and operations in the UAE financial market.

China–UAE News
Source: 巴士的報

Hong Kong Dubai Economic and Trade Office Marks Fifth Anniversary with Gala

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai held a gala dinner on November 9 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its establishment. The event drew over 350 guests from government, diplomatic, and commercial sectors across the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Officials noted that bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the UAE has grown at an average annual rate of 8.2 percent over the past five years.

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