A Closer Look: From tax to unemployment support, here’s what 2023 holds

A Closer Look is The National's show where we take an in-depth look at one of the main stories of the week.

As we start the new year, a number of laws and requirements are coming into effect.

The UAE's new employment insurance scheme, Emiratisation programme and corporate tax laws all become a reality in 2023.

Whether you are an employee or employer in the Emirates, these could affect you.

Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to reporter Deepthi Nair to get the details on how these changes will affect UAE residents.

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Abu Dhabi’s civil family court system, which allows non-Muslim couples to divorce and marry in a non-Sharia legal process, will be replicated across the country from February 1. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

From January 1 all public and private sector employees must subscribe to the country’s social security programme.Jeff Topping/The National

From January 1, 2023, private companies with more than 50 employees must ensure that 2 per cent of staff members are Emirati. Paulo Vecina/The National

Companies will have to pay a 9 per cent corporate tax on earnings above Dh375,000, according to a new policy being introduced in 2023. Silvia Razgova / The National