This presentation outlines 'Economical and Geographical Overview of Dubai and UAE', explains why company formation and setting up business in Dubai is easy, covers Dubai laws and regulations (Dubai property laws, Dubai companies law, UAE Civil Law, DIFC Law, UAE Federal court system), UAE Shipping laws, etc.), how Sunil Thacker Associates can help and lot more. © Copyright Sunil Thacker Associates. 2013-2014. All rights reserved. Contents of this presentation is copyright protected. Unauthorised duplication is prohibited. Please contact STA - Dubai Law Firm to know more about us (www.ama.ae)

1. Abu Dhabi
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance
25 April 2013, New Delhi
Dubai

2. Agenda overview
Economic and
Geographical
Overview
Easy Business
Formation +
benefits
Laws and
Regulations
Why Dubai?
STA: How can
we help?
Dealmakers
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

3. Economic and Geographical Overview: Dubai and UAE
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is
a federation of seven Emirates that
was formed on December 2, 1971.
Dubai is one of the Emirates &
commercial capital of UAE. Other
Emirates include Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras
Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qwain, Ajman and
Fujairah.
UAE’s GDP was recorded at $360 billion
in 2012 and Dubai’s GDP was recorded at
$82 billion.
Revenues from oil export: 5%, non oil: 95%
Currency Conversion: 1$ = 3.67 UAE
Dirhams
The UAE has 700 km of coastline, of which
100 km are on the Gulf of Oman.
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

4. Asian Competitiveness Annual
Report 2013 ranks UAE ahead of
China as third strongest Asian
Economy. UAE was ranked 7th
last year
Dubai International
Airport named as the
world's leading hub
for A380 flights
(source: Emirates)
UAE ranks 25th in world
in 'network readiness‘
(source: 12th annual
Global Information
Technology Report)
Dubai property prices climb by
up to 18% in Q1 2013 (Source:
Ameinfo.com)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai in
the global top 10 golf
tourism destinations for
first time (KPMG Golf
Travel Insights study)
Dubai airport to
overtake Heathrow
airport - Willie
Walsh, CEO British
Airways & Iberia
UAE ranked second among Arab
countries attracting foreign
investments in last decade (United
Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD)
Dubai International
Airport named as the
world's leading hub
for A380 flights
(source: Emirates)
Law abolishing
minimum capital for
LLC introduced, no
minimum capital
requirements
UAE in news (April 2013)
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

5. Dubai’s Budget for 2013 ($9.28 billion)*
16%
General
services and
Government
excellence
Sector
26%
Social
services and
subsidies
23%
Security
and Justice
35%
Economic
and
Infrastructure
Projects
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance
* Source: http://www.dof.gov.ae/en-us/publications/Pages/Publications.aspx

6. Easy Business Formation
Besides world-class infrastructure that city of Dubai offers, businesses,
investors and individuals benefit from a range of advantages in forming
a new business.These benefits include:
 100% foreign ownership in free zone companies;
 zero income tax and zero exchange controls;
 unrestricted repatriation of profits;
 double tax avoidance treaties with several countries;
 internationally accepted framework of laws and regulations;
 low transportation, communication and technology costs;
 a world-class, independent, regulatory agency working
alongside other financial regulatory agencies located in major
global jurisdictions;
 excellent state of art infrastructure, operational facilities
including modern office environment, centrally situated, state
of art technical support and data protection facilities, business
continuity facilities;
 international stock exchange with primary and secondary
listings of debts and equity instruments’
 Gateway for Asia (2 hours from India), Africa and Europe
 a variety of legal vehicles that may be established with capital
restructuring flexibility.
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

7. An overview of some of the projects
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

8. Laws and Regulations
• U.A.E. Constitution provides for a federal court
system, but acknowledges the right of each
constituent Emirate to maintain an
independent court system.
• There are no currency exchange controls and
no restrictions on remittance of funds
(exception however being transactions
involving Israel).
• Liberal corporate and commercial laws and
legal framework that continues to strengthen.
• Substantial legal advancements in field of
construction, and real estate in Dubai and UAE.
• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in
Dubai has established itself as global gateway
for capital and investment.
• The opening up of DIFC Courts enables litigants
to consider the common law framework an
proceedings to take place in English language.
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

9. Why Dubai?
“Good infrastructure and a business-friendly environment,
particularly in the free trade zones, have made the UAE a very
attractive place to invest for companies wishing to serve the
growing markets of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.”
Source: IMF Country Report-United Arab Emirates, Article IV Consultation
iouoiu
The Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Country
Attractiveness Index 2012 Annual
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance
Source: Alexander Groh, Heinrich Liechtenstein & Karsten Lieser

10. STA – How can we help?
- We solve problems, mitigate risks and seize the right opportunities
- We handle some of the largest turnkey projects in the Middle East
- STA works alongside leading wealth funds across the Globe and top-
end consulting firms such as Dealmakers, Amanah Capital,
Evolvence and several other American and European funds
- We have advised on full spectrum of property developments
including man-made islands, offshore islands, sports and leisure
projects, and hotel developments
- Our lawyers are trained with an in-depth experience in Construction
and Real Estate law and our practice combines a number of varied
disciplines to provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to
clients
- Our offices in UAE, Luxembourg, Russia and India are uniquely
positioned and our partners are very well known in the legal and
business community for providing high-quality legal counsel
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

12. Dealmakers
Dealmakers provides bespoke, specialized consulting in
mergers and acquisition consulting for middle and upper
market corporations (starting from $35 million and above)
with services for both sellers and buyers.
e can help you find:
- Potential investors interested in investing in your business;
- Potential companies looking for joint venture partners;
- Potential project owners that are looking for partners having
strong experience in project development, project management;
- Sovereign wealth funds that can add value to your existing business
and projects;
- Hospitality and hotel chains that are looking for business partners,
management companies, financial investors;
- Mining companies that are looking for investors interested in
financial streaming (including gold streaming and silver streaming);
- Large business houses in Dubai and across the GCC that are
interested in diversifying their business portfolio by parking profits
in other business and revenue streams;
The Dealmakers Difference:
At Deal makers, we well
understand the sensitivities
surrounding confidential
information.
To secure your privacy, we
have exclusive arrangements
with STA and also a chartered
accountancy firm. These
efforts reflect our
commitment in bringing the
best opportunity to you and
at the same time securing
your transaction to the
maximum.
Emerging Opportunities…
United Arab Emirates at a Glance

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