Adel Termos is EZONE's Government Liaison, handling PRO services, visa processing and government relations for UAE business setup.
Without a registered will, a non-Muslim expat’s UAE assets can end up distributed under Sharia inheritance rules by default, which rarely match what the person actually intended. The DIFC Courts Wills Service exists specifically to let non-Muslims register a legally binding will under a common-law framework instead. Key takeaways: DIFC wills let non-Muslim residents and […]
A UID number is a unique reference the UAE immigration system assigns to identify a resident’s file, and it’s used far more often behind the scenes than most residents realise. Key Takeaways UID stands for Unified Identification Number, a reference tied to your immigration and residency file with the relevant UAE authority. It is not […]
UAE visa overstay fines accrue daily from the day a visa or entry permit expires, and they must be settled before a resident or visitor can legally exit the country or apply for a new visa. Key Takeaways Fines accrue per day of overstay, not as a single flat penalty, so a short delay in […]
A UAE family visa lets a resident sponsor their spouse, children or parents to live in the country, provided the sponsor meets a minimum salary or business ownership threshold. Key Takeaways Sponsorship depends on your own status, not the family member’s. Employees, business owners and Golden Visa holders each sponsor under slightly different conditions. A […]
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued in Dubai confirms you have no criminal record here, and most people need one for immigration, employment or residency applications in another country, not to enter the UAE. Key Takeaways A PCC issued from Dubai is a separate document from the good conduct certificate the UAE now asks some […]
What a UAE Power of Attorney actually authorises, the types available, how the online notarisation process works, and where it fits into company formation.
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
