UAE Compliance Regulations: AML, UBO, ESR, VAT explained
The UAE may be famed for its low barriers to entry and minimal bureaucracy, but that’s not to say it is entirely free from regulation. Businesses in the UAE must remain compliant with a range of regulation governing everything from VAT collection and payment to anti-money laundering and economic substance conditions. In this article, we’ll […]
Start a Facility Management Company in Dubai: Step by Step
A quick glance at the Dubai skyline tells you that this is a place with a lot of buildings and with a lot of future construction planned. It makes sense, then, that the management of these facilities is also big business and offers a vast array of opportunities for the new business owner. The recent […]
Setting up a business in Qatar – know all your options
There have long been many great reasons to start a business in Qatar. One of the richest countries in the world in terms of GDP, it is home to a discerning and welcoming business community. Many foreign investors set up in the country thanks to its tried and tested business incorporation processes, its incredible infrastructure […]
Commercial License in Dubai: 100% Ownership of Dubai Mainland Activities
Business has changed greatly in Dubai, and with 100% ownership in Dubai mainland now available, the options keep growing for entrepreneurs. Recent changes to the law mean that 100% foreign ownership is an option for commercial activities on the mainland. It’s a substantial list of activities that now qualify full foreign ownership. So let’s look […]
How to start a manpower supply company in Dubai, UAE
When you think Dubai, you think of big and small businesses occupying the nation’s skyscrapers and coworking units. Or, indeed, the business of building, cleaning, and maintaining those very office blocks. And of course, the many businesses in between, from food vendors and taxi drivers to tour operators and technology companies. While these businesses may […]
Dubai Expo 2020: How the World Expo is boosting the SME landscape in the UAE and beyond
With an estimated windfall of more than USD 30 billion in value add, the delayed Dubai Expo 2020 is forecast to have a significant impact not only on Dubai’s economy but on that of the UAE and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region well into the future. In the year that the […]
How to start a recruitment agency in Dubai, UAE
As your business grows, you need to take on new team members to meet demand and increase your knowledge base. But just because you’re an expert entrepreneur does not mean you’re an expert in vetting candidates and matching them to your skill gaps. That’s why many business owners seek out the services of expert recruiters […]
How to start digital marketing agency in Dubai, UAE
With so many businesses vying for a competitive advantage, it is no surprise that marketing is such big business here in Dubai. And in our increasingly online world, it’s even less surprising that digital marketing accounts for the lion’s share of that business. In fact, digital media accounted for 70% of MENA ad spend last […]
Setting up a foreign branch office in the UAE
If you’ve spent any time researching company formation in the UAE, you’ll know that the most popular setup options are in the mainland and in free zones. Both offer many incredible benefits. Mainland companies can trade from anywhere in the UAE and take on potentially lucrative government contracts. Free zone companies, on the other hand, […]
EXPO2020 Dubai: Business Opportunities for SMEs & Startups
The much-awaited EXPO2020 Dubai is scheduled from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. With more than 190 countries participating in the exhibition, it is one of the largest Expos in the world. It develops more business opportunities and provides the perfect launchpad for several cross-country business partnerships across the globe. The EXPO is the […]