Madrid Network promotes the expansion of Spanish companies towards Dubai as a strategic investment hub

 

Madrid Network The event "Dubai, What You're Not Seeing" was organized to connect Spanish companies with the Emirati market. The meeting provided key insights into... tax efficiency y legal security to compete in a globalized and highly profitable environment.

 

A strategic bridge to entrepreneurial dynamism

 

In an environment where the rules of the business and asset management game change rapidly, operating with a purely local perspective carries a high risk. Therefore, Madrid Network has developed a meeting designed to help executives and investors understand the paradigm shift in the international business structuring.

 

The session highlighted the role of Madrid Network as an indispensable facilitator for international expansion. Its Director of Institutional Relations, Gema SanzHe highlighted the association's connecting vocation:Madrid Network What it does is enable business opportunities. With whom? Well, with the partners who are in the market and who are benchmarks."

 

Gema Sanz He also highlighted the "entrepreneurial fervor" of DubáiHe described it as a city in constant transformation and a key strategic hub. “The challenge is no longer where to operate, but how to structure your business to compete globally with security and efficiency,” he stated, emphasizing the need to evolve towards more flexible business models.

 

Fiscal efficiency and international regulatory compliance

 

During the meeting, the experts discussed the appeal of the Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Pablo Andrés PérezPartner and CCO of T&C TaxcorpHe explained that the incentive lies in an ecosystem that combines a competitive tax framework with compliance with the guidelines of the OCDE.

 

«Emiratos Árabes has been developing a business platform that meets all the guidelines of the OCDE"...which allows you to enjoy a system where if you receive income from foreign sources you will pay 0% tax," he stated. Pablo Andrés PérezFurthermore, he highlighted the absence of taxes on wealth, inheritances, and dividends.

 

The following are the main economic and fiscal indicators analyzed during the day:

 

Fiscal Concept / Market	Applicable Value / Type
Tax on income from foreign sources	0%
Value Added Tax (IVA)	5%
Wealth and Inheritance Tax	0%
Dividend Tax	0%
Population of Emiratos Árabes Unidos	11 million people
Population within the region	100 million people

 

Legal certainty and a long-term vision

 

The key factor is not just the domestic market, but the ability to utilize Dubái as a world-class platform. Pablo Andrés Pérez He recalled the great security that operating under international courts provides (Common Law) in the country itself.

 

For its part, Julián Quiceno, Director in T&C TaxcorpHe emphasized the region's institutional strength. “There is a 70-year plan that is rigorously followed, without changes due to short-term decisions. This generates legal stability and a solid and predictable investment ecosystem,” he noted.

 

Economic substance: the end of "magic bullets"

 

In response to the proliferation of simplistic advice on social media, Juan José Cigarrán, CEO and Founder of Cigarrán AbogadosHe warned about the legal demands of the authorities in EspañaEstablishing a company abroad without real infrastructure is a serious strategic mistake.

 

"Magic solutions, particularly all those of TikTok and InstagramThey don't exist. That's been the case for many years. España "It doesn't exist," he warned. Juan José CigarránAccording to the expert, it is vital to prove that the company abroad serves an economic purpose and has material and human resources.

 

To succeed in these markets, Madrid Network recommends:

 

• Count on expert accompaniment for corporate and banking operations.
• Ensure the economic substance of the incorporated companies.
• Leverage the strategic location to access a regional market of 100 million people.
• To operate under regulatory frameworks that guarantee the legal security internationally.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about investing in Dubai

 

What is the main tax advantage for a foreign company in the United Arab Emirates?

The main advantage is the possibility of paying 0% tax on income from foreign sources, always complying with the guidelines of the OCDEIn addition to having a reduced VAT rate of 5% and no taxes on dividends or wealth.

Why is Dubai considered a strategic hub beyond its local population?

Although Emiratos Árabes It has 11 million inhabitants and functions as a logistics and business platform that provides access to a region of more than 100 million people, efficiently connecting the markets of Europe and Asia.

Is registering a trademark or company enough to legally relocate?

No. It is essential to demonstrate "economic substance." This means that the company must have a genuine economic purpose and possess the necessary material and human resources in the destination country to avoid penalties from the Spanish tax authorities.