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Winners and Losers: Firm-Level Impacts of GCC Tax Reforms Revealed

Tax Reform and the Business Bottom Line Since 2014, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—has embarked on a fiscal journey to reduce dependence on oil revenues. While macroeconomic indicators have largely weathered these tax reforms with resilience, the firm-level effects tell a more nuanced...

From Oil Windfalls to Tax Revenues: How the GCC is Rewriting Its Economic Future

A New Chapter in Gulf Fiscal Policy For decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—relied almost exclusively on oil and gas revenues to power their economies and fund expansive public welfare programs. Before 2015, oil and gas accounted for an average of 83% of total...

Guyana’s Economic Boom: Navigating Opportunities and Risks in a Resource-Rich Future

Guyana has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, propelled by a historic wave of offshore oil discoveries that have catapulted the country into a new era of prosperity. With real GDP projected to grow by 33.9% in 2025, according to the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report, Guyana’s economic trajectory offers a rare...

Why Every Growing Caribbean Business Needs a Virtual CFO – And How to Get One Right

📈 Growth Is Good—But It Also Brings Financial Complexity For many small and mid-sized businesses across the Caribbean, growth is the ultimate goal. New markets, rising revenues, and expanding teams signal progress. But behind the scenes, this success often introduces new challenges: Cash flow unpredictability Rising compliance and tax obligations Inadequate financial forecasting Difficulty accessing...

Navigating U.S. Tariffs: Strategic Responses for Caribbean Exporters

As the U.S. intensifies its trade policy tools, Caribbean exporters—particularly from Jamaica—must now grapple with a changing tariff regime that varies by product type. The recent announcement, as reported by the Jamaica Gleaner on May 5, 2025, confirms that Jamaican exporters of aluminum products now face a 25% tariff, with no exemption granted under existing...

ESG Reporting Isn’t Optional Anymore: What Caribbean Businesses Must Do in 2025

🧭 The ESG Era Has Arrived For years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting was seen by many Caribbean businesses as a “nice-to-have”—a concept more relevant to global corporations than local companies. That time has passed. As of 2025, ESG is no longer just a buzzword or a marketing trend. It’s a business imperative, and...

SME Valuation in a Post-Pandemic World: Getting Your Numbers Right for Investors

📉 The Pandemic Changed Everything—Including How SMEs Are Valued The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just disrupt supply chains, employee workflows, or consumer behavior—it transformed how investors view small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Where historical financials once played a dominant role in business valuation, investors today are asking deeper, more future-focused questions: How resilient is this business...

Contract Risk and Regulatory Landmines: How Dawgen Legal Shields Your Business from Litigation

🚨 The Hidden Dangers in Every Agreement Most business leaders sign contracts with the best intentions. Yet buried in those pages—whether in client agreements, vendor terms, shareholder documents, or service level contracts—lie silent risks that can erupt into costly litigation, financial loss, or regulatory penalties. In today’s evolving regulatory landscape across the Caribbean, what you...

Top 5 Takeaways from the 2024 OECD Taxing Wages Report for Caribbean Professionals

Each year, the OECD’s Taxing Wages report provides a comprehensive view of how tax and benefit systems influence the net take-home pay of employees across its member countries. The 2024 edition offers particularly valuable insights for professionals, policymakers, and employers in the Caribbean, where labor market reforms and fiscal modernization are becoming increasingly urgent. As...

Net Child Benefits and Disposable Income: A Comparative Global Outlook

In an age where economic security, demographic sustainability, and workforce participation are top policy concerns, net child benefits have emerged as a powerful fiscal lever. These government-provided cash or tax-based transfers are designed to offset the cost of raising children, ensuring that families — particularly working families — maintain a stable standard of living. The...

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