weasel decentral

They would have to set up an entire taxation infrastructure from zero in order to do that.

Bahtatboy

martinbkk

Creating good employment opportunities.

weasel decentral

The cost of a government taxation or revenue department staffed (I'd imagine) completely by locals would surely negate any income generated to fund the expo. Unless of course you are proposing 40% rates on salaries!

Meow

We already have WPS, so it's just a step or two on to deduct income tax...

shiva

true but surely somebody somewhere has pointed out that they face the very real prospect of emptying the place the minute they do

Meow

You think common sense will prevail?

IF they do such a thing it'll be at a low level and I think many/most people will still be better off so they'll put up with it. We shall see...

scrubbedexpat141

They take enough in housing fee. That'll do.

Ste390

What about putting say 10AED charge on getting your visa on arrival stamp. Bahrain do it for the princely sum of 50AED.