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International tax, explained clearly.

Practical guides for digital entrepreneurs and online businesses: taxes in the UAE and Spain, international structures, VAT and tax residency.

  • Written by international tax specialists
  • Spain, the UAE and international structures
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UAE4 min read

How much does it cost to set up a company in Dubai?

A free zone company with one residence visa usually costs between AED 15,000 and AED 20,000 in its first year. Here is what each line of the quote means, what is missing from most of them and what you pay every year.

  • #Dubai
  • #Company setup
  • #Costs
Tax residency4 min read

Does a Dubai company pay tax in Spain? Place of effective management explained

Setting up a company in Dubai while living in Spain is one of the most common — and riskiest — structures among digital entrepreneurs. We explain when the company is taxed in Spain and how to tell whether your structure holds up.

  • #Dubai
  • #Spain
  • #Tax residency
Spain4 min read

Spain’s Beckham Law: requirements, tax rates and how to apply

The Beckham Law lets people who move to Spain pay a flat 24% on their employment income for up to six years. We explain who can apply after the 2023 reform, how income is taxed and the deadline you cannot miss.

  • #Beckham Law
  • #Moving to Spain
  • #Tax residency
International structures4 min read

US LLCs are tax-transparent: why an LLC won’t make you tax-free

Many entrepreneurs set up a US LLC believing it means paying no tax. In reality, an LLC is usually transparent: the US doesn’t tax it, but your country of residence taxes you. Here is how it works and what to watch out for.

  • #LLC
  • #United States
  • #International structures
VAT & digital business4 min read

VAT on digital products and online courses: EU, UK and UAE rules explained

If you sell e-books, templates, software or online courses, VAT depends on where your customer is, not where your company is. We explain the EU, UK and UAE rules, the OSS scheme and the mistakes that cost digital businesses the most.

  • #VAT
  • #Digital products
  • #Online courses
UAE3 min read

Free zone or mainland in Dubai: which company should you set up?

Free zone and mainland companies differ in where they can trade, what they cost, how many visas they allow and how Corporate Tax applies. Here is how to choose the right option for a digital or international business.

  • #Dubai
  • #Free zones
  • #Mainland

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