Adel Termos is EZONE's Government Liaison, handling PRO services, visa processing and government relations for UAE business setup.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
