What a UAE Power of Attorney actually authorises, the types available, how the online notarisation process works, and where it fits into company formation.
Alcohol Licence for a Business in Dubai: Who Qualifies and What It Costs
What it actually takes for a business to legally trade or serve alcohol in Dubai, why standalone restaurants are usually excluded, and what it costs.
Your UAE Trade Licence Does Not Make You the Owner of Your Brand Name
A trade license approves your company name. It does not protect your brand. This is one of the most consequential misunderstandings that UAE business owners carry from the day they set up their company. They register a business, receive a trade license, begin trading under the name, build a presence, and settle into the assumption […]
UAE Investor and Partner Visa Renewals: What Every Business Owner Must Prepare
UAE Investor Visa Renewal Visa renewal season catches many UAE business owners off guard. The trade licence is renewed, the establishment card is current, the medical test is done, and the Emirates ID process is underway. On paper, everything looks in order. But here is what is often overlooked: an investor or partner visa is not a […]
UAE Residence Visa and the 180-Day Rule: What Every Resident Needs to Know Before Travelling
Travelling in and out of the UAE is part of everyday life for many residents. Business owners attend meetings abroad. Investors divide their time between countries. Families take extended trips. Some residents face medical situations, family commitments, or work obligations that require longer periods outside the UAE. None of this is unusual. But there is […]
UAE Visa Now Requires a Good Conduct Certificate: What You Need to Know (2026)
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a significant new requirement for visa applicants from selected nationalities: a Good Conduct Certificate — also known as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — must now be submitted as part of the UAE visa application process. This change took effect on 16 June 2026 for the first […]
UAE Eases Property Investor Visa Rules in 2026
Table of Contents TL;DR (Quick Summary) Dubai removed the AED 750,000 minimum property value for sole owners on the 2-year investor visa — effective April 2026. Joint owners must each hold a share worth at least AED 400,000 to qualify individually. The AED 1 million cash down-payment rule for the 10-year Golden Visa was scrapped […]
KHDA Compliance for Training Institutes in Dubai: Renewals and Permit Scope
Table of Contents KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) approval is a key milestone for any training institute in Dubai, but it is not a one-time requirement, because training institutes remain regulated after launch, and most compliance issues happen when institutes expand their programs informally, publish marketing content without approval, issue misleading certificates, apply refund […]
Types of Leave Under UAE Labour Law (2026)
Table of Contents TL;DR Summary UAE leave is a common source of disputes when policies are unclear or records are weak. Leave generally falls into three buckets: statutory entitlements, paid time off separate from annual leave, and approval-based leave. Some leave types have stricter rules and documentation requirements than others, so consistency matters. Public holidays […]
UAE Advertiser Permit: Complete Guide for Creators & Brands
Table of Contents TL;DR (Quick Summary) The UAE now requires an Advertiser Permit for most promotional content posted online, even if it’s not paid. This applies to UAE-based creators, visiting influencers, and the brands that hire them. The deadline to comply is 31 January 2026, so January is the final window. Visiting creators must apply […]