The United Arab Emirates is a politically stable country and open for business with all the world’s countries (except Israel). There are no taxes on profit or income. There is a highly developed finance and services sector. Its communication facilities are excellent and the cost structure for businesses in the United Arab Emirates is extremely competitive.
Apart from its appeal as a regional company location, the United Arab Emirates also offer foreign companies excellent opportunities to found production and sales companies. In the various Free Zones, companies can develop their own projects. This means they are additionally able to benefit from the best investment conitions, from a multitude of facilities, including relief from import taxes.
It is not surprising that the Emirates have recorded a massive influx of investors over the past years as a result of these advantages and benefits. The number of investors in the Jebel Ali Free Zone alone was less than 300 in 1990 and has increased to more than 2400 in 2006.
Apart from the economic advantages of the United Arab Emirates as a company location, international business people can be sure that the city will offer a fantastic quality of life for them and their families. The United Arab Emirates are tolerant, open and virtually crime-free. The lifestyle is international. There are luxurious residential and office complexes, good opportunities for education, health facilities and shopping opportunities. Provisions are made for sport and leisure activities and the international first-class hotels offer a multitude of culinary delights, enterteinment and a thrilling night life.
