Banks in the UAE have strengthened their taxation and banking practices to add to their appeal to inward investment
Author Archives: John Hanafin
John Hanafin is the Founder & CEO of Huriya Private, a specialist advisory firm aimed at bringing financial expertise to high-net-worth individuals and families. A focused professional with entrepreneurial drive and a commercial mindset, Hanafin has over 25 years experience in the trust and corporate services industry, with 15 years based in the Middle East, and an extensive background serving the specialised needs of high-net-worth investors around the world.
Approved, licensed and recognised by many international FSCs, Hanafin is a trusted advisor to governments for the structuring and implementation of programmes to boost corporate re-domiciliation and foreign direct investments. Hanafin is a chartered member of the Securities Institute (CISI), a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a member of the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), and sits on the boards of various organisations around the world.
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Abu Dhabi
UAE corporate tax and its effect on foreign investment
While the introduction of corporate tax in the UAE may be seen as a dilution of the country’s appeal to foreign investors, it’s important to look at the broader picture to get a full understanding of its effects
HNWI
The value of golden visa programmes and who they benefit
Golden Visa programmes offer an alternative to the often lengthy and uncertain traditional immigration process
family assets
The importance of legacy planning
Planning for the future now is key to long-term happiness