迪拜营商指南2023-英-120页_4mb

报告摘要

Economic Growth: UAE & Dubai achieved strong economic growth in 2022, with Dubai's real GDP growth being particularly robust. Forecasts vary, but growth is expected to continue, albeit at different rates.
Strategic Position: Dubai positions itself as a gateway between East and West, leveraging its trade partnerships and re-establishing its role after global disruptions.
Attractiveness: Offers higher than global average growth, market stability, and access to new consumer markets.
Key Stakeholders: Dezan Shira & Associates provides professional services for foreign investors.

Dubai's Strategy: Aims to significantly expand its industrial sector's contribution to GDP, increase exports, R&D funding, and specialized jobs by 2030, fostering innovation and diversification.
Key Sectors: Aerospace, Maritime, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Aluminum & Fabricated Metals, Machinery & Equipment.
Industrial City: Dubai Industrial City is a major hub supporting both local and international businesses.

Trading Partners:
- UAE: Strong economic ties with China (~78.5% non-oil trade increase), Russia (significant increase), India, Azerbaijan (strategic alignment), South Korea, UK, Singapore, GCC member states.
- Israel: Normalization via Abraham Accords brings substantial investment opportunities.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Negotiations ongoing with EU, Japan, Korea, Australia, Pakistan, India (within GCC framework), Mercosur, etc. Existing agreements with countries like Singapore, GAFTA.
New Initiatives: UAE-Israel CEPA formalized trade, collaboration expanding beyond energy; UAE and Turkey sign CEPAs; UAE-Indonesia agreement.
Digital Trade: Increased focus on cryptocurrency regulation and development.

Options: Various corporate structures available (e.g., Free Zone Companies, mainland companies, Representative Offices), each with distinct regulations.
Recent/Upcoming Changes: New Corporate Tax regime effective June 2023 (0% threshold up to AED 375,000 / basic rate 9%), access via Dubai and other Free Zones is important for planning.
- Tax Loss Carryforward: Permitted from the effective date.
- Non-Resident Treatment: Most non-residents only taxed on UAE-sourced income, no need for registration if no PE.

Green Economy: Focus on sustainability (carbon neutrality targets, green hydrogen, eco-friendly manufacturing).
E-commerce Growth: Rapid expansion in the UAE, driven by digitization and younger demographics.
Emerging Sectors: Cryptocurrency, Metaverse (Dispute Resolution), Ev (e.g., Hinduja for India in UAE), Urban Tech (Smart District), Digital Economy.
Infrastructure: Significant investment in logistics, transportation (ports).
Ease of Doing Business: UAE ranks highly regionally thanks to advanced infrastructure, legal frameworks for Free Zones, liberalized regulations for non-critical sectors.