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(Español) Españoles en EAU: implicaciones fiscales en ambos países

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Caixabank

CaixaBank is the leading bank in Spain, with a robust balance sheet and a culture drawing on deeply ingrained values. Its business model is based on specialisation, with a specific value proposition for each segment, through an extensive multi-channel branch network with widespread coverage, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. The bank is at the forefront of digital banking and is committed to setting itself apart through its closeness to its customers, capacity for innovation, service quality, financial robustness and social responsibility.

The bank, chaired by Isidro Fainé with Gonzalo Gortázar as CEO, has more than 14 million clients and 5,200 branches. CaixaBank leads the way in retail banking, with a market penetration of 28.3%. CaixaBank opened its representative office in United Arab Emirates in 2010 to provide support in all GCC countries.

CaixaBank has a considerable presence in the world, through 4 international branches (Warsaw, Casablanca, Tangiers and London), 15 representative offices (Paris, Milan, Frankfurt, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, New Delhi, Istanbul, Singapore, Cairo, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Sao Paolo, New York and Johannesburg) and a network of more than 3000 correspondent banks. In January 2016, CaixaBank reinforced its leadership in mobile banking by launching imaginBank, Spain’s first mobile-only bank.

CaixaBank is different from any other banks in Spain because its essence is its level of implication and unswerving commitment to society. The ”la Caixa” Banking Foundation, CaixaBank’s ultimate shareholder, is the largest charitable foundation in continental Europe and the third largest worldwide. Its Welfare Projects have a €500 million budget.

IOTA

Founded in 1982, IOTA Group is an independent Swiss company, specialized in consulting and international services delivery for heavy industrial projects, energy and transports.Operating globally, IOTA Group creates International Talent Resourcing, Gateway Services, Training and Global Mobility solutions, for our customers and delivers these solutions locally.
We are experts in international laws & regulations and in the management of the mobility process.
We handle our human resources management and respect all compliance requirements in countries, where we operate.

ALSINA Formworks

The Alsina Group is an international manufacturing company, selling and renting formwork and concrete solutions. Based in Barcelona, it currently employs over 800 people and it operates in 20 markets, having 33 own delegations. It offers services and distributes products needed for hundreds of projects worldwide. With over 65 years of experience in creating value in the sector, the Group has become a leader company in the formwork world, and that is the reason why it contributes to multiple and diverse projects around the world.

The Alsina Company mission is “Provide Solutions for Concrete Structures that help our Clients improve efficiency and safety in projects through dedicated service integrated within the Global Market, innovating and investing in People as a fundamental component of the business.”

Alsina offers its clients a comprehensive service based on the technical study of the project as well as the project’s design and formwork supply for the execution of concrete structures “in situ”, advising the customer throughout the process of implementing their project in the most productive, safer and cost effective manner.

Thus Alsina supplies their customers one of the most complete and comprehensive services in the sector, covering each of their needs during the completion of the project at every stage. This comprehensive service has enabled the company to be able to adapt to the needs of the market over the years, which has allowed the development of a strategy for continuous improvement of its products and services on the lines of building, civil works and security and an increasing participation in works of all kinds around the world.

DAFZA

Established in 1996 as part of the Dubai Government’s strategic plan to become an investment-driven economy, DAFZA is one of the fastest-growing premium free zones in the region. It is currently home to over 1,600 companies from various industry sectors, including aviation, freight and logistics, IT and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food & beverage, jewelry, and cosmetics. Located strategically within the boundaries of the Dubai International Airport, DAFZA offers a wide range of modern facilities with state-of-the-art infrastructure. International investors can enjoy dynamic growth through DAFZA’s excellent incentive packages.

As part of our service, we offer companies a base within a modern and comprehensive environment to do business from. We also offer tax and duty exemptions, full repatriation of earnings and total business ownership. We help international and local businesses incorporate in Dubai. So whether you are a cosmetics company or a crude oil supplier, the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority can help you obtain a Dubai business license. We specialize in Freezone establishments as well as the opening of a branch office of an existing company. The process of setting up your business is easy. It requires minimal paperwork and a set fee, and the processing time is fast. DAFZA is a host to multinational companies from over 20 diverse industries ranging from Electronics, Telecommunications & Engineering to Aviation, Logistics and Financial Services. The Freezone is the gateway to leading business markets in Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.

WHITEHALL CONSULTING

Whitehall & Company is a global consulting firm specializing in tax, finance, strategy, and globus. Our founders envisioned a company that closes the inherent gap between countries and markets, bringing the world’s best hands-on experience to the customer.

Our view of business practice is shaped by our international background: we see mutual trust as the underlying value that underpins our Code of Conduct and Action. Each team member knows that the greatest results are achieved when the potential of working together is unlocked.

Tornado Rover Alcisa

TORNADO ROVER ALCISA (TRV) is a Construction Company focused on Grand Civil and Transportation Projects plus Singular Buildings. The experienced profile of the partners along with its resources, proved with the SPECIAL grade of classification obtained by Department of Municipal Affairs of Abu Dhabi, makes TRV a reference company for all kind of Railways related projects (High Speed, Metro, Tram, Stations, Interchanges and Track Maintenance), Infrastructure projects (tunnels, bridges, viaducts, links), Building and Steel Construction (Hospitals, Schools, Iconic Buildings, Industrial Buildings) and Roads and Streets Contracting. We have also experience in Water and Environmental projects, Irrigation and Sewerage Networks and Civil Works for Power Generation and Desalination Plants.

ACCIONA

ACCIONA is one of the foremost Spanish business corporations, leader in the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water and services. Listed on the selective Ibex-35 stock exchange index.

ACCIONA is a leader in providing sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the world.

Its offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a presence in more than 30 countries, the Group develops its business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which it operates.

ACCIONA executes its sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. The aim of ACCIONA is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment, with the ambition and determination to become a carbon-neutral company from 2016 onwards.

ACCIONA set up its first office in the Middle East in Dubai in 2008. Since then, Dubai has been the hub and expansion platform from which ACCIONA carries out its business in the Gulf and other Arab states.

ACCIONA Agua has permanent facilities in the Emirates in Dubai and Fujairah. ACCIONA Construcción also has branches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

ACCIONA Producciones y Diseño is now permanently established in Dubai.

ACCIONA Industrial, ACCIONA Service and ACCIONA Energía also have commercial representation in the Dubai office.

Banco Sabadell

Banco Sabadell, Spain’s fourth largest banking group

Bankers since 1881

On 31 December 1881, a group of 127 businessmen and traders from Sabadell (Barcelona) founded the Bank with the purpose of financing local industry and providing it with raw materials (wool and coal) under more favourable conditions.

After 125 years of dedication to the bank business, it has become the fourth Spanish financial institution and the first bank of Catalonia.

Banco Sabadell has a few total assets that overcome 80.000 million Euros and a stock exchange capitalization of 6.000 million Euros.

The Group is comprised of different banks, brands, subsidiaries and part-owned companies covering all areas of the financial business sector under a common denominator: professional performance and quality. Banco Sabadell, together with Banco Herrero, Banco Urquijo, Solbank and ActivoBank, makes up The Banco Sabadell Group.
A young, highly-qualified team, with the most modern, up-to-date technological and commercial resources and a multi-brand, multi-channel organisation focusing on the client enable Banco Sabadell to occupy an outstanding position in the personal and business banking markets.

A Multibrand, Multichannel strategy

One of our strategic differential characteristics is the specialization by clients’ segments and geographical areas. Thus, the brand Solbank has a network of offices destined for the residential European tourism, focused essentially in the coastal zones. The brand Banco Herrero acts in Asturias and León, where it has a dominant position, and has also constituted the entity Dexia Sabadell Banco Local, which together with the Group Dexia, is devoted to the financial requirements of the public Spanish administrations.

After a continued expansion initiated in 1965, nowadays the Group Banco Sabadell possesses a network of 1.230 branches and more than 9.000 employees, which allow it to have presence in all the regions of Spain and to direct representation in other 22 countries.

EY MENA

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 90 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region.

ACERINOX

ACERINOX is known worldwide as the one of the most competitive group in the world in stainless steel manufacturing. From its constitution, it has carried out a continuous program of investments, with development of own technological innovations that, in some cases, has constituted a true landmark in the technology of stainless steel.

In production capacity, ACERINOX is one of the largest stainless steel producer groups in the world, with a melting output of 3.5 million Mt. It is formed by 4 flat products fully integrated production sites: ACERINOX EUROPA (SPAIN), NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS, N.A.S. (USA), COLUMBUS STAINLESS (SOUTHAFRICA) and BAHRU STAINLESS (MALAYSIA). For long products, ROLDAN, S.A. (SPAIN), the long products factory of N.A.S. (USA) and INOXFIL, S.A. (SPAIN), are also leading international companies in terms of competitiveness of their production structure. ACERINOX EUROPA, which has an integral stainless steel manufacturing process, was set up in 1970, becoming a benchmark for the subsequent construction of other Acerinox Group factories. It currently supplies more than 80 countries on the five continents by means of its highly advanced and efficient production systems for the manufacture of stainless steel.

The Acerinox Group is maintaining its firm commitment to the Acerinox Europa plant; recently launching new production lines as a result of the Group’s latest Investment Plan. These facilities are currently within the most advanced stainless steel production lines in the world.

BEBEMOS

BEBEMOS RESTAURANT :

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre is bringing Barcelona’s most famous culinary tradition of Tapas to Dubai with Bebemos.

Taking references from Barcelona’s culinary vibrancy and relaxed way of life, Bebemos marries robust flavors of the region with its extraordinary artistic heritage. The dining philosophy is a nod to the Barcelona way of life and will stay true to the las Tapas culture of socializing, sharing food amid friendly banter and sangria’s.

Bebemos brings exotic favorites ranging from the North’s seafood-focused cuisine. The menu boasts of keeping the flavors as authentic as the tapas served in mainland Spain and uses specialty ingredients, including Bomba rice, olive oil, Ñora peppers, among many others sourced directly from Spain to give patrons an authentic experience. Diners can expect an assorted fare of crisp, golden brown Croquetas, robustly flavored bombas, as well as a selection of bravas, including exotic renditions of Crab Ensalada, Fried calamari, Octopus that are sure to surprise the senses with its authentic flavors and artsy presentation. Home to a large live paella grill, diners can take their pick from 5 different types of paellas, with proteins ranging from assorted seafood to crustaceans as well as chicken and artichokes. Whilst honoring the authenticity of Spain’s flavors, Bebemos also essays the cosmopolitan side of Spain in its beverage’ offerings. Housed with an expansive selection of signature Spanish beverages, the assorted spirits and libations are nuanced with select molecular ingredients, highlighting the artistic and neo-modern duality from Barcelona. A similar rationale is evident across Bebemos’ decor, with splashes of vibrant colors inspired from by artist Joan Miro modernist sensibilities

MELIA DESERT PALM

Meliã Desert Palm Dubai

Meliã Desert Palm Dubai, is part of the global Spanish hotel conglomerate, Meliã Hotels International. As Spain’s leading hotel company, it is one of the largest in the world, with seven famous brands and more than 370 hotels in 43 countries on 4 continents.

Meliã Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca and due to several merger and acquisition operations with other hotel companies, the company has grown at a phenomenal rate. This evolution and the strategic focus on international growth has allowed Meliã Hotels International to be the first Spanish hotel company with presence in key markets such as China, the Middle East, or the US, as well as maintaining its leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America or the Caribbean.

The Meliã Desert Palm Dubai is a 39-key destination resort a stone’s throw from Dubai’s urban heart. Located on an extensive polo estate, the resort is nestled amidst lush polo fields, and stabling for more than 300 horses. An oasis of calm, this sumptuously and discreetly luxurious retreat is a hidden world with cosy private pool villas and suites with views that extend across the polo fields. When it comes to culinary indulgences, Meliã Desert Palm features a fine dining South American grill restaurant, an all-day-dining restaurant situated next to an infinity pool. The resort also provides the latest in wellness facilities with the award-winning Samāna Spa, where organic and natural therapies in treatment rooms which look out on to vast green landscapes.

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