Adel Termos is EZONE's Government Liaison, handling PRO services, visa processing and government relations for UAE business setup.
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…
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. Promoting that brand from your own account has its own rules, covered in our Advertiser Permit guide for owners. This is one of the most consequential misunderstandings that UAE business owners carry from the day they set up their company. They register […]
UAE Investor Visa Renewal Visa renewal season catches many UAE business owners off guard. The trade license 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 […]
