The UAE’s 0% corporate tax rate for free zone companies is one of the most frequently cited facts in international business coverage. It is also one of the most frequently misunderstood. Forming a company in a Dubai free zone does not, by itself, produce a 0% tax outcome. It produces eligibility to apply for one,…
Many entrepreneurs complete several legal requirements before opening their doors or serving customers. Using a DBA filing service and obtaining the required licenses and permits are two common steps, yet they serve different purposes. A DBA allows a business to conduct business under a name different from its legal name, while licenses and permits relate…
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Diesel prices hit an all-time high on last week. Then another, and another. According to AAA, the average price of diesel as of September 10 stands at a staggering $5.98 — about $2.31 more than in late…
China and South Korea are driving the surge, but regional growth is slowing. This article appears in the September 2026 issue of Global Finance Magazine. Global goods trade surged to US$13.7 trillion in the first half of this year, up 12.5% year over year, with Asia-Pacific leading the charge. The figures reflect an ongoing reconfiguration…
An unauthorized transfer of your phone number can let a fraudster intercept authentication codes and enter a cryptocurrency exchange account. That sequence may show that you were robbed. It does not prove that every company involved owes you money. That is the central issue any Florida SIM swap lawsuit has to resolve. Federal data document…
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Owing money to the IRS is one of the most stressful financial situations a person can face — and one of the most misunderstood. The agency’s reputation for overwhelming power leaves many taxpayers assuming there’s nothing to be done but pay in full or brace for the worst. In reality, the IRS offers a structured…
Finance leaders who want a small, confidential room of peers rather than a large professional body should start with ForumSpace. It is the only group on this list built around matching a CFO into a standing Forum of six to eight members, which is a fundamentally different proposition from a 9,000 member network or a…
Originating a loan requires lenders to coordinate borrower information, documents, underwriting, approvals, communication, and closing requirements. When these activities are handled across separate spreadsheets, inboxes, and systems, tracking the status of each application can become difficult. Loan origination software provides a structured environment for managing these pre-funding activities. It can centralize loan data, connect different…
With high rates here to stay, CFOs rely on internal cash and working capital for stability. In August, U.S. Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded by doubling the size of buyback operations for 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year securities to a floor of $4 billion each, effective Sept. 9…