Samantha Platon is a Business Setup Advisor at EZONE, guiding founders through UAE company formation and licensing.
A Memorandum of Association is the founding legal document of a UAE company, setting out ownership, share capital and governance terms with the relevant licensing authority. Key Takeaways The MOA is a statutory document, filed with the licensing authority, not a private agreement between shareholders. It covers ownership and share capital structure, naming shareholders and […]
End-of-service gratuity in the UAE is calculated on basic salary, not total salary, using a formula that changes once an employee passes five years of continuous service. Key Takeaways Gratuity applies after at least one year of continuous service. An employee who leaves before completing one year is not entitled to it under standard Labour […]
An escrow account holds funds with a neutral third party until agreed conditions are met, and in the UAE it is mandatory for off-plan property sales, not just an optional safeguard for cautious buyers. Key Takeaways An escrow account is not the same as a regular bank account. A licensed escrow agent holds the funds […]
DMCC is Dubai’s largest and most established free zone, built originally around commodities trading and now home to over 24,000 companies across trading, crypto, media and professional services. Weighing it against Jebel Ali? See our DMCC vs JAFZA comparison for trading companies. Key Takeaways DMCC stands for Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. It was created in […]
A founder-profile guide to the best business setup packages for startups in the UAE, covering visas, workspace, mainland access and total cost over three years.
TL;DR (Quick Summary) Essential steps to start electronics trading in the UAE: Define activity, reserve a compliant trade name, secure approvals, arrange office/warehousing, obtain external clearances, and finalize the license. Key compliance and cost considerations: ECAS certification, VAT, and corporate tax are mandatory, and operational costs (warehousing, logistics, staff) often exceed licensing fees. Licensing options […]
Opening a medical clinic in Dubai is not a casual business decision.
VAT, customs and AML rules for precious metals change often. Confirm the current position with the FTA and Dubai Customs before you trade.
The UAE has quickly become one of the most attractive destinations for cryptocurrency trading firms. Global hedge funds, algorithmic trading desks, and blockchain investors are increasingly choosing Dubai and other emirates as…
Table of Contents In the UAE, business conditions do not move in a straight line. Periods of expansion are often followed by moments that require tighter control, sharper prioritization, and more disciplined execution. For founders and early-stage business owners, the challenge is not simply to grow when conditions are favorable, but to maintain stability when […]
