Straight answers on setting up in the UAE
No fluff, no jargon. Every guide answers the question in the first line, then shows you the steps, the paperwork and the real cost. Written by the team that files these every day.
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Freelance Permit in the UAE: Work Legally Without a Company
What a UAE freelance permit covers, which activities and free zones offer it, and the real steps, visa and banking realities for solo workers.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Dual Licence: Running Mainland and Free Zone Under One Structure
A dual licence lets an eligible free zone company add mainland trading rights without a full separate branch. What it covers, and where it does not apply.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Corporate Tax and VAT
UAE Corporate Tax Penalties: The Fines and How to Avoid Them
Late registration, late filing, and late payment each carry their own fixed or escalating penalty. The full list, in one place, and the habits that avoid every one.
Ali Jasim··9 min read Compliance and UAE Law
WPS (Wages Protection System) in the UAE: What Employers Must Do
How the UAE Wages Protection System works, who must register, the Salary Information File process, and the consequences of late or missed payments.
Ali Jasim··11 min read Industry Playbooks
How to Start a Marketing Agency in Dubai
The professional licence, digital versus full advertising activity split, and National Media Office approval behind a Dubai marketing agency.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Visas and Residency
Golden Visa vs Green Visa in the UAE: Which One Is Right for You
A direct comparison of the 10-year Golden Visa and the 5-year Green Visa: eligibility, cost, family sponsorship, and which one actually fits you.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Trade Licences and Activities
What Happens If Your UAE Trade Licence Expires
What actually happens the day a UAE trade licence expires, how the fines build, and the exact steps to get compliant again or cancel cleanly.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Industry Playbooks
How to Start an Import Export Business in the UAE
The trading licence, Dubai Customs registration, product-specific approvals and free zone choices behind a UAE import-export business.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Visas and Residency
How Long Does a UAE Residence Visa Take in 2026
A realistic, stage-by-stage timeline for a UAE residence visa in 2026, what actually causes delays, and how to plan around it.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Industry Playbooks
How to Start a Crypto or Web3 Business in Dubai Under VARA
The VARA licence categories, jurisdiction choices and compliance requirements behind starting a crypto or Web3 business in Dubai.
Ali Jasim··10 min readKnow your exact setup cost
Guides give you the lay of the land. The calculator gives you your number, itemised to the fils, from our real price book.