International employee relocations are always a challenge for the employer since there are many issues that need to be addressed by companies’ HR and tax functions and by employees themselves.
The UAE is one of the most popular destinations for relocation of personnel from Russia. In some cases, employees have moved to the UAE spontaneously, which may lead to negative consequences for both the employees and their companies. Taking into account the experience of the past two years, we recommend that companies still planning to relocate their employees to the UAE pay special attention to issues related to tax, migration and currency laws in both countries, as well as a number of other issues mentioned below, and, if necessary, seek professional assistance.
Read more about the implications for Russia and the UAE under various scenarios, as well as Kept services.