Key Takeaways Renewal keeps you licensed, not necessarily optimal. Paying the fee continues your company for another year; it does not confirm that the activities, structure and setup you chose at the start still fit the business you run now. Check five things before you renew: your licensed activities, your company structure, the true year-on-year […]
Key Takeaways What happened: On 4 August 2026, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism brought together 90 representatives from 33 federal and local government entities, licensing authorities and free zones to strengthen electronic connectivity with Growth, the UAE’s National Economic Registry. What Growth is: A federal platform, launched in October 2024, that brings business […]
Market statistics in this guide come from industry estimates and may be out of date. Check the source and date before you rely on a figure.
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.
The cost, profit and timing figures in this guide are EZONE planning estimates, not government fees or guarantees. Get written quotes before you commit.
Table of Contents TL;DR (Quick Summary) A Certificate of Good Standing proves your company is active and compliant with its licensing authority on the date of issue. It confirms: active license, cleared fees, no administrative blocks, and completed required filings. It does NOT confirm VAT status, Corporate Tax compliance, financial health, or bank AML clearance. […]
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 TL;DR Summary German citizens can set up and fully own a Dubai company in most sectors. Your first decision is jurisdiction: mainland for UAE local work, free zone for international or remote models. UAE corporate tax exists. It is 9% above AED 375,000 profit. Some free zones can still qualify for 0% […]
