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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.

Alcohol Licence for a Business in Dubai: Who Qualifies and What It Costs

Alcohol Licence for a Business in Dubai: Who Qualifies and What It Costs

What it actually takes for a business to legally trade or serve alcohol in Dubai, why standalone restaurants are usually…

Free Zone to Mainland Conversion: How It Actually Works

Free Zone to Mainland Conversion: How It Actually Works

Why a free zone company cannot be directly converted to a mainland LLC, how the transfer process actually works, and…

VAT Deregistration in the UAE: When and How to Do It

VAT Deregistration in the UAE: When and How to Do It

When VAT deregistration is required in the UAE, the 20-business-day deadline, the penalty for missing it, and what obligations continue…

UAE Small Business Relief: Eligibility and How to Claim It

UAE Small Business Relief: Eligibility and How to Claim It

Who qualifies for UAE Small Business Relief, how to elect 0% Corporate Tax on revenue up to AED 3 million,…

Power of Attorney in the UAE: Types, Process and Cost

Power of Attorney in the UAE: Types, Process and Cost

What a UAE Power of Attorney actually authorises, the types available, how the online notarisation process works, and where it…

Do You Still Need a Local Sponsor to Start a Business in Dubai?

Do You Still Need a Local Sponsor to Start a Business in Dubai?

Whether a local sponsor is still required to start a mainland business in Dubai after the 2021 ownership reform, and…

JAFZA License Cost: What You Actually Pay to Set Up in Jebel Ali Free Zone

JAFZA License Cost: What You Actually Pay to Set Up in Jebel Ali Free Zone

A full breakdown of what a JAFZA licence actually costs, by licence type, facility, visas and the recurring charges most…

Can You Start a Business in Dubai Without Living There?

Can You Start a Business in Dubai Without Living There?

Non-residents can own 100% of a UAE company without ever holding a residence visa. What the remote formation process actually…

What Are the Best Business Setup Packages Available for Startups in the UAE?

What Are the Best Business Setup Packages Available for Startups in the UAE?

A founder-profile guide to the best business setup packages for startups in the UAE, covering visas, workspace, mainland access and…

Compare Free Zone Company Formation Packages for an E-commerce Venture

Compare Free Zone Company Formation Packages for an E-commerce Venture

A side-by-side comparison of free zone company formation packages for an e-commerce venture, covering activities, visas, workspace, warehousing and total…

How to Apply for a New Business Registration in Dubai

How to Apply for a New Business Registration in Dubai

A step by step guide to applying for a new business registration in Dubai, covering mainland, free zone and offshore…

Before You Renew: Is Your UAE Trade License Still Right for Your Business?

Before You Renew: Is Your UAE Trade License Still Right for Your Business?

Key Takeaways Renewal keeps you licensed, not necessarily optimal. Paying the fee continues your company for another year; it does…

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