Trade

The Trade Practices Group assists and advises our clients on trade related issues in UAE as well as WTO and EU issues affecting bi-lateral or multi-lateral trade. We also identify emerging trade-related issues that can or will impact their businesses and then develop appropriate strategies. The practice focuses on areas such as:

Customs and Central Excise Classification and valuation for both customs and excise purposes, Tax planning aspects of customs and excise , Preparation and representation before appropriate authorities related to customs and excise matters. World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff concessions and structures and other international trade-related regulations/agreements, Simulated dumping and/or subsidy audits for exporters, Simulated TRIPS compliance and audits, Non-tariff barriers (NTBT) including the impact of new regulations on export markets, Seminars/workshops for exporters and export organisations. EU Trade Policy and Regulations Non-tariff barriers such as EU environmental directives, EU trade policy, EU cooperation agreements, UAE Trade Policy and Regulations Free trade or cooperation agreements with other countries or trading groups, Macro/micro impact of agreements on specific companies or countries.