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Welcome to our blog, where we share expert advice and the latest updates on business setup in Dubai. Our posts are tailored to provide you with practical tips and in-depth knowledge to help you make informed decisions for your business in the UAE.

Memorandum of Association (MOA) in the UAE Explained

Memorandum of Association (MOA) in the UAE Explained

A Memorandum of Association is the founding legal document of a UAE company, setting out ownership, share capital and governance…

FZE vs FZCO: What Actually Determines Which You Need

FZE vs FZCO: What Actually Determines Which You Need

FZE and FZCO are the two standard free zone company structures in the UAE, and the choice between them comes…

UAE Visa Status Check by Passport Number

UAE Visa Status Check by Passport Number

You can check UAE visa status using just a passport number, without needing an Emirates ID or application reference, through…

UAE Visa Fine Check: Overstay Fines Explained

UAE Visa Fine Check: Overstay Fines Explained

UAE visa overstay fines accrue daily from the day a visa or entry permit expires, and they must be settled…

UAE Gratuity Calculator: How End of Service Pay Works

UAE Gratuity Calculator: How End of Service Pay Works

End-of-service gratuity in the UAE is calculated on basic salary, not total salary, using a formula that changes once an…

UAE Business Credit Score: What Actually Affects It

UAE Business Credit Score: What Actually Affects It

A UAE business credit score reflects how reliably a company pays its obligations, and it increasingly affects loan approval, supplier…

Escrow Accounts in the UAE: How They Work

Escrow Accounts in the UAE: How They Work

An escrow account holds funds with a neutral third party until agreed conditions are met, and in the UAE it…

Source of Funds, Bank Transaction Profiles and UAE Banking Scrutiny

Source of Funds, Bank Transaction Profiles and UAE Banking Scrutiny

UAE banks now scrutinise where a company’s money actually comes from, and a business that can’t clearly explain its source…

Shareholders Agreement in the UAE: What to Include

Shareholders Agreement in the UAE: What to Include

A shareholders agreement sets out how a UAE company is actually run day to day, filling in the practical detail…

Auditing Services in Dubai: What Your Company Actually Needs

Auditing Services in Dubai: What Your Company Actually Needs

An external audit in the UAE checks whether a company’s financial statements are accurate, and it is mandatory for most…

UAE Family Visa: Sponsorship Rules, Cost and Process

UAE Family Visa: Sponsorship Rules, Cost and Process

A UAE family visa lets a resident sponsor their spouse, children or parents to live in the country, provided the…

DMCC Dubai: The Complete Free Zone Guide

DMCC Dubai: The Complete Free Zone Guide

DMCC is Dubai’s largest and most established free zone, built originally around commodities trading and now home to over 24,000…

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