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  ANDERS LEGAL CONSULTANCY stellt ein   Rechtsanwalt (w/m/d) als Berufseinsteiger oder mit erster Berufserfahrung   Als etablierte deutsche Kanzlei mit Sitz in Dubai und Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftsrecht sucht unser ABC Mitglied ANDERS LEGAL CONSULTANCY zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt Verstärkung in den Bereichen   Arbeitsrecht und Gesellschaftsrecht der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate Wir bieten Ihnen: − Eigenverantwortliche Mandatsbetreuung […]

  In an effort to align its laws with international standards, boost its economy and commercial opportunities, and enhance social stability, the UAE and its constituent emirates have introduced major legal reforms in 2020 and 2021. Daburon & Partners Legal Consultants LLP has compiled a briefly commented list of the most relevant amendments to existing […]

      Sozialversicherung für ausländische Arbeitnehmer in den VAE Das Vorhandensein eines Sozialversicherungssystems ist für Unternehmen aus Europa eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Bei der Anstellung von ausländischen Mitarbeitern in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten (“VAE”) stellt sich daher regelmäßig die Frage, wie Kranken-, Unfall-, Arbeitslosen-, Renten- und Pflegeversicherung vor Ort ausgestaltet sind und welche Beiträge abgeführt werden […]

  Webinar Invitation: National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme – Recent Developments in Local Content Requirements in the UAE emltc Ltd. is organizing a webinar on 16 September 2021 (11 am GST) on recent developments in local content requirements in the United Arab Emirates. Background The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) had launched its localisation […]

      Erwerb einer Immobilie im Emirat Dubai: Das Wichtigste im Überblick  Sie überlegen, eine Immobilie im Emirat Dubai zu erwerben? Als ausländischer Investor gilt es dabei insbesondere, eine sorgfältige Marktanalyse und Prüfung des Eigentümers bzw. Projektentwicklers der Immobilie vorzunehmen sowie die typischerweise verwendeten Vertragsunterlagen und bestehenden Zahlungsmodalitäten zu beachten. Bettina Partzsch,  Expertin im […]

Strohal Legal Group invites you to the webinar: “What makes me a tax-resident?” How can you escape from high taxes by changing your residence? Language: English Date and Time: 7 September 2021, 2 pm GST – Dubai Time (CEST +2) Speaker: Dr.Theodor Strohal Register at: lindle@advocates.cc Webinar direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84984164492?pwd=WTVrOTVqZ1gwSkxsblZRaUZsdGovUT09

            Avoiding and Preparing Disputes in the United Arab Emirates Date: August 9, 2021 (Monday) Time: 14:00 – 15:00 GST Commercial disputes can profoundly impact businesses relationships. Everchanging political and economic circumstances can have a critical impact on domestic and international trade, capital flows, and the contractual relationship between the parties. There […]

We are very proud to be part of the DUBAI TV series “Expo Brings Us Together”! This week in the Austrian Episode of “Expo Brings Us Together”: An exclusive tour around the “World Islands”, one of the many wonders of Dubai. Werner Baumgartner, Chairman of the Austrian Business Council, takes the audience to the amazing […]

ENGLISH: Austria is starting to open up: New guidelines take effect on the 1st of July!   Entry rules to Austria have changed. Starting from July 1st, 2021 you do not need a reason to travel to Austria. As a fully vaccinated incoming traveller from a B1 country (e.g. UAE) you do not need to […]

Austria is now on the green list, allowing direct, quarantine-free travel to Abu Dhabi. CLICK HERE TO SEE  the full list of ‘green’ countries, regions and territories that you can travel from if planning a trip to Abu Dhabi.

We are proud to be part in this Dubai TV series: Expo brings us together.      

      Dubai Airport Free Zone: 5 Neuerungen im Zuge der Implementing Regulations 2021  ANDERS LEGAL CONSULTANCY hat in seinem neuen Informationsblatt die fünf signifikanten Neuerungen zum Thema Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (“DAFZA”) zusammengestellt. Das aktuelle Informationsblatt ist sowohl in deutscher als auch in englischer Sprache erhältlich: Dubai Airport Free Zone: 5 Neuerungen im Zuge der Implementing […]

Ever wanted to learn the different trends of E-commerce, regionally and globally, and how the pandemic made change inevitable? E-commerce has become an essential part of the global retail framework. In this webinar, we will share insights on the different trends of eCommerce globally and regionally and how the pandemic made change inevitable, and bring […]

  Practical Implementation of new Foreign Direct Investment rules for LLCs (Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2020) Following SCHLÜTER GRAF’s legal briefing on the “Practical Implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2020 for Branches of Foreign Companies” dated 22nd April 2021, it has recently been announced that from 1st June 2021 the foreign ownership […]

Abu Dhabi Ports will host its latest webinar Industrialization in the UAE and the Role of Abu Dhabi’s Ports Webinar Exploring the role of Abu Dhabi’s ports in supporting the UAE’s industrial strategy on Tuesday, 1st June 2021 from 13:00-14:15 GST. Abu Dhabi Ports’ long-term strategy is not only transforming the emirate of Abu Dhabi’s […]

Virtual Working Programme in Dubai: 5 Facts about the New Visa Option After the introduction of the Retirement Visa, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (“Dubai Tourism”) in cooperation with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, has launched another type of residence permit. The Virtual Working Programme(“Programme”) allows both foreign employees and […]

    Job Opening at The Embassy of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi     For full job description please     CLICK HERE  

WEBINAR I Dienstag, 27.04.2021 um 15:00 Uhr (Dubai Zeit) “Die Besteuerung von Arbeits- und Divideneneinkünften im Lichte der Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen” Sie sind in Deutschland, Österreich oder der Schweiz (steuer-)ansässig? Sie bekommen Gehälter im Ausland? Gewinne von aus ausländischen Unternehmen werden an Sie ausgeschüttet? Wir wollen ihnen zeigen, welche Gefahren auf sie lauern bzw. welche Maßnahmen Sie setzen […]

    On behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, we are pleased to invite member companies to take part in UAE Skills Study – see attached brief. In this round, we are calling on companies from the Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction sectors, to support this exciting initiative by nominating their HR representatives […]

  Für alle, die nicht am letzten Webinar über “Beschränkte und unbeschränkte Steuerpflicht für im Ausland lebende Österreicher” teilnehmen konnten, haben die Möglichkeit, sich dieses auf Youtube anzusehen oder die Präsentation abrufen. Worum ging es? Sie sind ein im Ausland lebender Expat der noch Vermögenswerte/Einkommen in Österreich hat? Sind Sie in Österreich nur beschränkt oder überhaupt nicht steuerpflichtig? […]

    Der eCommerce-Sektor der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate (“VAE”) hat im Jahr 2020 – auch bedingt durch die COVID-19-Pandemie – stark an Bedeutung gewonnen. Für die Zukunft wird weiteres signifikantes Wachstum erwartet. Grund dafür ist nicht nur die schon jetzt bestehende exzellente digitale und logistische Infrastruktur, sondern auch eine Reihe unternehmensfreundlicher eCommerce-Initiativen verschiedener Behörden. Daher […]

  Rechtsanwalt (w/m/d) als Berufsanfänger oder mit Berufserfahrung Als etablierte deutsche Kanzlei mit Sitz in Dubai sucht Anders Legal Consultancy zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt Verstärkung in den Bereichen Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate. Für das komplette Stellenprofil bitte HIER KLICKEN

  Infobrief des Auslandsösterreicher Weltbund  Gern möchten wir den Brief des Auslandsösterreicher Weltbunds teilen, der die aktuellen Quarantänebestimmungen für die Einreise nach Österreich thematisiert: HIER KLICKEN  

  Looking Back at 2020 – Legal Developments in the United Arab Emirates Although measures to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic continue to influence our daily lives and remain the focus of governments and legislators worldwide, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has not missed out on implementing a variety of significant new laws which further strengthen […]

  Nannies, maids, gardeners and drivers are an integral part of everyday family life in the Arab world. The employment of domestic workers is also common in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). It should be noted that their employment is subject to different regulations than those applicable to employees in companies. Our member ANDERS LEGAL […]

The Oktoberfest Brunch at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City continues! ABC members enjoy 20% off on brunch packages.  Another offer: Book 2 brunches & stay for free! www.moevenpick.com    

The Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force A Business To Government Discussion Platform We would like to introduce you to the Business Continuity Task Force, a single window of communications between the multi-nation business community and the UAE government. The Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force brings together members of the UAE business community through their respective business […]

In line with the preventive measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is instructing hotel establishments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to convey these regulations to their international travellers: Circular no. (63) – 2020 – Guideline for International Travellers Precautionary Guidelines for Travelers

  Technical Development Manager (m/f/d) Chemical Products The German client is a leading manufacturer of chemical components with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability to drive their products to worldwide success. The company offers global expertise, highquality products, and an international working environment. It is well established in the Middle Eastern market and is […]

Kindly find attached the updated guidelines and protocols to be followed from today 17th June 2020: Guidelines & Protocols for Reopening

Die derzeit positive Entwicklung der Covid-19-Pandemie erlaubt es dem Land Niederösterreich nun doch, unter Einhaltung aller notwendigen Schutzmaßnahmen, im Rahmen der Europäischen Jugendbegegnungen eine Projektwoche zu planen: „eljub E-Book Woche“ 1. bis 8. August 2020 Wein- und Obstbauschule 3500 Krems an der Donau, Wiener Straße 101 Hier klicken für das Programm Hier klicken für die […]

Last Wednesday 20 May, the second leadship workshop “How to lead difficult discussions?” ” took place. Please have a look at the Presentation or Review the entire webinar

Please see information of the Dubai Chamber on “Impact of COVID 19 on On Dubai Business Community”: CLICK HERE

Global Barometer Wave Study: ITWP companies Toluna, Harris Interactive and KuRunData developed an ongoing study to understand the impact that the Coronavirus has on daily life. The study will be conducted every 2 weeks and covers 19 markets. Findings highlight the importance of consumer insights for brands and businesses as they consider ‘The Next Normal.  […]

Information in German  Unser Mitglied Rödl & Partner UAE hat einen hohinteressanten Artikel über die Auswikungen des Coronaviurs auf das Bankensystem erstellt:  CLICK HERE  

Please have a look at Ebury´s information about Foreign Exchange: Weekly FX Market Update Coronavirus – What is happening in the Foreign Exchange markets  

We recently approached you for a survey of the current challenges we are facing due to the coronavirus crisis. Although the response was rather little, we still want to share the results with you. Many thanks for all who took part in the survey! To see the results please  CLICK HERE    

All six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) have taken measures to deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic (the “Pandemic”). This overview summarizes the current situation in the GCC countries, and the main measures taken by their governments to ease the burden on the local companies and protect the population.  CLICK HERE  

Please see the recent DED COVID-19 Circular: CLICK HERE   To get the recent COVID 19 circulars, you may also visit our EngageDXB website by clicking on the below link: https://engagedxb.gov.ae/engagedxb/covid19circulars

We are pleased to share the report of the survey carried out by the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi. Please  CLICK HERE    

We are pleased to forward to your kind attention the following invitation by our member Crowe UAE. Crowe UAE are planning series of bite-sized webinars in the coming weeks to give updates on the UAE regulatory development, including the ones related to the COVID-19 measures. For more information and sign up CLICK HERE  

UAE´s Positive List for 100% Foreign Ownership – Cabinet Resolution Finally Published in the Official Gazette Last spring the UAE business and legal news were full of reports on the (draft) “positive list” as circulated by the authorities. This draft “positive list” provided for some sectors of the economy in which 100% foreign ownership could […]

Following today´s webinar with Jakob Kisser of Strohal Legal Consultants, we are happy to share the presentation on: Employment & Contract Law Related Issues in Light of the Corona Crisis CLICK HERE  

Please see the circular from Dubai Economy: COVID-19 Circular / FAQ Dubai Police CLICK HERE  

The Austrian Embassy – Commercial Section published a “Special Report on Economic Stimulus Packages in Abu Dhabi and Dubai” PLEASE CLICK HERE  

Dear Members, In phone calls over the past week with some of you, we proposed to set up a frequent “virtual get-together” for ABC members:  A small group of members getting together on a video conferencing platform with the sole purpose of exchanging experiences, information, solutions and concerns regarding the current situation – basically an […]

Dubai Customs’ Economic Stimulus Package provided by the Department of Economic Development:  CLICK HERE

Great news – for a change 🙂 – thanks to Etihad – Etihad launches service to Vienna in May 2020. Read Media Release

Thomas Salamonski, an Austrian contemporary painter, is returning to Abu Dhabi and invitates you to the opening reception of his solo exhibition “Colors of Life”  on Tuesday, Feb 25th, at 7 pm in Coya Abu Dhabi, Maryah Island. RSVP: reservations.ad@coyarestaurant.ae

Our member Anders Legal Consultany kindly provides us with a circular on “Economic Substance Regulations” which is available for you in both German and English:  “Economic Substance Regulations – New Regulations for Conducting Business in the United Arab Emirates”” “Economic Substance Regulations – Neue Vorschriften für Geschäftstätigkeiten in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten”

Im Oktober 2019 wurde von der WKO die jährliche Umfrage unter den österreichischen Niederlassungen in den VAE durchgeführt. Hier finden sie die gesamte Auswertung. 

Our member Anders Legal Consultany provided us with a circular on “Relaxation of Foreign District Investment in the United Arab Emirates” which is available for you in both German and English:  “Erleichterung ausländischer Direktinvestitionen in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten” “Relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment in the United Arab Emirates”

Kindly find below the program and the list of candidates for our Annual General Assembly & the Election of the Administrative Board on Monday, the 22nd of May 2017. Program of the ABC review: 1. Welcome & Report by Secretary General Mr. Richard Bandera 2. Welcome & ABC Event Review by Chairman Mr. Werner Baumgartner […]

Award Notification We are delighted to announce the winner of the “Austrian Business Council – Personality of the Year” Award 2016 during the Festive Christmas Gala Evening held on 8th of December 2016 at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai: Klaus Ehrenbrandtner Regional Director Asia & Middle East, Austrian National Tourist Office Dubai has shown initiative […]

For the 2nd year in a row, RoadSafetyUAE won the most prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility awards in the region, the Arabia CSR Awards in the Small Enterprises Category. Thomas Edelmann, Founder and Managing Director of RoadSafetyUAE states: “Road safety is such an important cause of UAE’s society and we are proud that our work gets recognized […]

The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) and Departer – The German Headhunter are again conducting a HR Survey to identify salary structures and HR trends in the UAE. The results of this HR Survey will help us to create an overview of different salary levels in various industrial sectors in the […]

Our member DACH Advisory succeeded in establishing an Austrian University in Dubai: The MODUL university. Established in Vienna in 1908, the MODUL brand has over 100 years of legacy in hospitality and tourism education. The Dubai branch marks the opening of the first ever Austrian university in the region. Founded by Dubai Investments, the University offers […]

Departer – The German Headhunter – was founded in March 2008 as a specialist recruitment consultancy and agency for international HR projects of companies headquartered in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The founders recognised early the need for innovative recruitment approaches and an international candidate pool to ensure the successful recruitment of professionals in a globalised […]

We would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Oliver Zuegel from Franck & Prime who has kindly sponsored the AWARD Trophy for 2015. The 2015 Award for the Austrian Best Business in the GCC was specially designed and handcrafted by the Austrian designer Christoph Steindorfer – www.wedenstein.com. In the Middle East „Wedenstein” is represented […]

It is our great pleasure to announce the results of the election of the new Austrian Business Council (ABC) Executive Committee Board that was held on Thursday, 3rd June 2015 during the ABC Annual General Meeting at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. The main purpose of the evening was to review the progress and activities […]