At a glance
| UAE | Singapore | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local director needed | Depends on the zone | Yes, a resident director | Company secretary must be a local resident |
| Tax approach | Federal corporate tax, with a free-zone regime for qualifying income | Territorial and remittance-based elements with exemptions | Territorial profits tax |
| Best known for | Gulf, Africa and South Asia trade | South-east Asia and finance | Greater China trade |
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