Entering the UAE Market: Key Employment Laws and Corporate Tax Regulations | Webinar

Setting up in the UAE is full of opportunity, but it comes with serious compliance steps that businesses often overlook.

From understanding employment contracts and visa requirements to getting your corporate tax registration right, there’s a lot to get right from day one.

In this session, we’ll walk through the key employment laws and corporate tax rules that international businesses must know when entering the UAE market. You’ll get practical advice on staying compliant, avoiding penalties, and setting up your operations with confidence.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄
More global businesses are entering the UAE and facing stricter local regulations
Hiring incorrectly or missing tax deadlines can delay launches and trigger fines
Knowing your responsibilities early helps avoid costly rework later
The UAE’s corporate tax law is fully in effect — first filings are due now
Firms that understand both labor law and tax compliance will have a smoother setup process

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿
Business owners, operations leads, HR managers, and finance teams who are expanding into the UAE and want a clear, compliant setup from day one.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗺, CEO and Co founder of Tax Star
Rayhan is a qualified accountant and international tax expert. He is the co founder of 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿, a UAE based tax technology software. Rayhan also built his accounting firm into the first Xero Platinum Partner in the GCC and hosts the Alphapreneurs podcast, where he interviews top founders and business leaders from across the region.

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀, Director of Growth at Auxilium
Matthew is the Director of Growth at 𝗔𝘂𝘅𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘂𝗺, with 15 years of experience across the UK and Middle East. He specialises in employment solutions such as Employer of Record, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and broader HR outsourcing services. Known for his consultative approach, he is also a co-founder of 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, a mobile platform focused on employee rewards and engagement.