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Fresh guidance on L-1 visa petitions
USCIS clarifies proxy vote use for certain intra-company transferee L-1 visa petitions [...]
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Gold is now an accepted Sharia investment
The move could ensure the metal a central role in the $1.8t Islamic finance industry [...]
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DFM signs MoU with Dubai Courts
Move indicates the belief shared by both the DFM and Dubai Courts on the importance of coordination and cooperation in further reinforcing the efficiency of their activities [...]
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Shaikh Mohammad issues law on free zones, special development zones in Dubai
The new Law is applicable to all free zones and special development zones in Dubai, including DIFC [...]
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Mohammad Bin Rashid sets up Dubai Judicial Council
Maktoum to chair the council [...]
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Dubai ruler amends law on Dubai Small and Medium Enterprises
New law amends DSME objectives to include putting in place policies and strategic plans for entrepreneurship and setting up projects [...]
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Shaikh Saud issues law on economic activity
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Wednesday issued law No. 7 of 2016 on the economic establishments’ control and commercial protection. [...]
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RICS arbitration service launched
RICS arbitration service for construction and engineering disputes [...]
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RIAA Barker Gillette contributes to IFC Solar Developer’s Guidebook
New IFC Guidebook Supporting Solar Investments in Pakistan Supporting Solar Investments in Pakistan [...]
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Pakistan waives off bidding condition for CPEC projects
Islamabad [...]
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Investment in new plant, machinery: provisions allowing tax credits being extended for three years
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that the operation of provisions allowing tax credits on investment in new plant and machinery by an existing industrial undertaking or establishment of new industrial undertakings is being extended for fur [...]
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E-2 visa update
Law Firm wins approval of non-immigrant E-2 status for Korean business investor [...]
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Non-resident companies: FBR issues separate procedures/conditions
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for non-resident companies (having no Permanent Establishment in Pakistan) to be registered to provide tax registration or incorporation document from relevant regulatory authorities of the for [...]
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Wheeling of electricity: Nepra approves regulations
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved regulations for wheeling of electricity aimed at improving and opening up power sector and promote competition. [...]
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Investors discouraged: NEPRA proposes cut in solar, wind power tariffs
Islamabad [...]
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Renewable energy: SBP revises financing scheme
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced revision in financing scheme for renewable energy aimed at facilitating borrowers and banks/DFIs. [...]
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38 amendments introduced to Finance Act
Islamabad [...]
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Property price to be fixed on market value for tax
Islamabad [...]
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Company law changes in 2016
Company Law Changes in 2016 - The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 Note: The requirement to keep a PSC register came into force on 6 April 2016. [...]
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The Bribery Act 2010
In January 2016 the first UK company to be prosecuted for corruption was sentenced to a fine of just over £1.3m, had over £800k confiscated and was ordered to pay £25k in prosecution costs; with two directors being convicted and sentenced (in 2015 [...]
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Investor Alert
Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program [...]
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LNG-based power plants: Government flouts least cost generation policy
Islamabad [...]
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RIAALAW and Barker Gillette LLP merge to give global reach
The formation of RIAA Barker Gillette ushers in a whole new era for both firms. The alliance will create a significant corporate and dispute resolution practice with presence in ten cities from New York to Beijing. [...]
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RIAA Baker Gillette launches in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2015: RIAA Barker Gillette, a leading international law firm with offices across the United Kingdom, United States of America and Asia, launched its Middle East regional office on 16 December 2015 at a highly [...]
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