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United Arab Emirates × Commercial Intelligence & Market Research

Commercial Intelligence & Market Research in the United Arab Emirates

Research on a new country, sector or customer base, focused on the decision you need to make. In the United Arab Emirates, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Commercial Intelligence & Market Research professional in the United Arab Emirates for you.

No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.

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United Arab Emirates at a glanceGCC

Dubai · Wednesday 4 November

00:54

Local time

Currency
AED
Working week
Monday – Friday
Commercial centres
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Dialling code
+971
Region
GCC
Doing business in the United Arab Emirates →

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Define the commercial question
  2. 02Assess market structure and demand
  3. 03Identify competitors, channels and counterparties
  4. 04Turn market evidence into an actionable entry or growth decision

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before commercial intelligence & market research work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Partners in the United Arab Emirates

Professionals working here

No named lead for Commercial Intelligence & Market Research yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in the United Arab Emirates and can bring the right local colleague in.

Dr Hajra NazirDubai · United Arab Emirates

WONE Global Partner · United Arab Emirates

Dr Hajra Nazir

Head Corporate Advisory / Consultancy Division · VASS International Auditing & Consultants · Dubai

Dr Hajra Nazir is qualified Professional Doctorate (PD) in Business Advisory & Compliance with prestigious organizations in the field of Corporate Advisory, Business Administration, Law, Commerce, Applied Economics etc.…

Priju DominicDubai · United Arab Emirates

WONE Global Partner · United Arab Emirates

Priju Dominic

CEO & Founding Partner · Dominic & Partners Chartered Accountants LLC · Dubai

Armed with two decades of rich experience spanning across diverse industries and verticals, I have garnered the trust and admiration of many valued relationships. Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Tax pra…

Sunil ThomasDubai · United Arab Emirates

WONE Global Partner · United Arab Emirates

Sunil Thomas

Partner & Auditor Certificate Holder · VASS International Auditing & Consultants · Dubai

Qualified accounts professional with progressive years of experience in the field of accounting, finalization, budgeting, forecasting, business analysis, cash flow management, together good knowledge of auditing and fin…

Viswanathan NairDubai · United Arab Emirates

WONE Global Partner · United Arab Emirates

Viswanathan Nair

Managing Partner · VASS International Auditing & Consultants · Dubai

Comprehensive experience in directing and controlling activities including strategic planning, feasibility studies restructuring and turnaround of Business activities, evaluating Business proposals, etc Experience in se…

What the guides say · United Arab Emirates

What Commercial Intelligence & Market Research involves in the United Arab Emirates

The topics from the United Arab Emirates guide that this work depends on.

Key facts

Full guide

Corporate tax
0% up to AED 375,000; 9% above
Qualifying Free Zone Person
0% on qualifying income; 9% on other income
Large multinational groups
15% domestic minimum top-up tax from 2025
Withholding tax
0%
VAT
5%; mandatory registration above AED 375,000
Mainland foreign ownership
Up to 100% outside strategic-impact activities
Beneficial owner threshold
25% ownership or control
Maximum normal working week
48 hours

The topics this work touches

  • Establish & Structure

    Foreign investors choose between a mainland company licensed by an emirate, a free zone entity licensed by a free zone authority, or a company in the DIFC or ADGM financial free zones.

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