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An initial public offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company can become public by selling its shares to the public. The financial benefit of raising capital is the most fundamental when it comes to the IPO. Capital can be used to finance research and development, capital expenditures, or even to pay off existing debts.

The golden visa is a long-term residence visa which enables foreigners to live and work in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits. Recently the requirements for obtainment of golden visa have been amended, so more people would be eligible for this special visa. The eligibility was extended to real-estate investors, equity investors, academics, outstanding entrepreneurs and others.  

In a rapidly changing world, having a second citizenship becomes more and more urgent. Second citizenship allows you to minimize the risks associated, among others, with doing business abroad, taxation, restrictions on international travel, etc. In this article, we will discuss the main advantages of second citizenship and options for obtaining it.

Trusts have been widely used for preservation of assets, succession, and tax planning. Regulatory frameworks of many jurisdictions including the UAE provide for trust mechanism. However, there are a lot of peculiarities which shall be considered before establishing a trust. In this article we briefly describe the concept of trust and its regulation in the UAE.