Tag Archives: Becoming an expat in the UAE

New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by FinancialUAE

Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? 2020 was a tough year for large numbers of people, and we aren’t out of the woods yet, but knowing you have taken all … Continue reading →

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What has a financial adviser ever done for you?

Posted on November 3, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Paraphrasing Monty Python, purely to get your attention, but it’s a valid question. I am in an industry that is frequently criticised in the UAE, often for good reason, but let me explain why using a qualified adviser (rather than … Continue reading →

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Five Financial Tips for New Parents

Posted on October 10, 2020 by FinancialUAE

When you have a child, you get lots of advice and tips from everyone but one area that tends to be overlooked is the financial aspect. In the excitement of impending parenthood, or the crazy first few months (or years!) … Continue reading →

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10 Steps for Smart Investing

Posted on September 1, 2020 by FinancialUAE

The financial services industry is full of jargon and sales messages so sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, the reality from the adverts and the sales pitches. With that in mind, I have put together a … Continue reading →

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New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information

Posted on August 25, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Welcome to Dubai and a new and exciting life. There is a lot to learn and while this is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai, it does give you a useful overview of many of the financial … Continue reading →

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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected.  In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family

Posted on March 31, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Due to changes in legislation, this article has been updated and rewritten to so please see the latest one. https://financialuae.me/2020/11/17/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-protect-your-family-november-2020/ Thank you    

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News: Tax update for expats unable to leave the UK

Posted on March 24, 2020 by FinancialUAE

HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) has announced that it will be giving special treatment to non-residents who are forced to stay in the UK exceeding their permitted number of days. With quite a few expats unable to leave due … Continue reading →

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UAE Insolvency law – overview & information

Posted on February 4, 2020 by FinancialUAE

In November 2019, the UAE Government announced a new law for personal insolvency, to assist people with debt problems, and this has now come into effect. This is a real game changer as it will give people in difficulties an … Continue reading →

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Expats in The UAE & Money. 10 mistakes you want to avoid

Posted on January 21, 2020 by FinancialUAE

It is not uncommon for expats for make a few financial mistakes when they move to another country but proper planning, research and the right advice will mean you do the right things. This is a list of the most … Continue reading →

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