A freelance permit isn’t a company licence. What it actually covers, what it costs, who issues it, and when you need a full licence instead.
DIFC Isn’t a UAE Free Zone Like the Others. Here’s the Legal Difference That Matters
DIFC is the only UAE jurisdiction on English common law, not UAE civil law. What that means for your company, what it costs, and who actually needs it.
RAKEZ License Cost: What You Actually Pay to Set Up in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
A full breakdown of what a RAKEZ licence actually costs, by licence type, facility, visas and the recurring charges most quotes leave out.
SHAMS Free Zone License Cost: What You Actually Pay to Set Up in Sharjah Media City
A full breakdown of what a SHAMS licence actually costs, by licence type, facility, visas and the recurring charges most quotes leave out.
DMCC Crypto Centre Licence: Requirements, Cost and What It Actually Permits
What a DMCC Crypto Centre licence actually permits, how it differs from a VARA authorisation, what it costs, and why banking is the real bottleneck for crypto companies in the UAE.
GCC Nationals: Business Setup in the UAE
What is genuinely still different for GCC nationals setting up a business in the UAE after the 2021 ownership reform, and where the advantage has narrowed to match any foreign investor.
JAFZA License Cost: What You Actually Pay to Set Up in Jebel Ali Free Zone
A full breakdown of what a JAFZA licence actually costs, by licence type, facility, visas and the recurring charges most quotes leave out.
Do You Still Need a Local Sponsor to Start a Business in Dubai?
Whether a local sponsor is still required to start a mainland business in Dubai after the 2021 ownership reform, and how it differs from a Local Service Agent.
Free Zone to Mainland Conversion: How It Actually Works
Why a free zone company cannot be directly converted to a mainland LLC, how the transfer process actually works, and what it costs.
How Do I Choose a Reliable Business Setup Company in the UAE?
What to actually check before choosing a business setup consultant in the UAE, the red flags to walk away from, and a checklist to compare firms against.