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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ILOE Insurance in the UAE: Who Must Have It, What It Costs, How to Claim
The UAE unemployment insurance scheme explained: who must subscribe, the AED 5 and AED 10 tiers, the AED 400 fine, and exactly how a claim is paid.
Ali Jasim··11 min read Government Services and Portals
Dubai Business Approvals: Which Authority Has to Say Yes
Some activities need sign-off beyond the licensing authority. Which body approves what, why it decides your timeline, and how to find out before you commit.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Government Services and Portals
Ejari in Dubai: The One Document That Blocks Everything Else
Ejari is Dubai tenancy registration, and without it you cannot sponsor family, connect utilities or licence premises. What it is and how to get it.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Government Services and Portals
How to Check a UAE Labour Ban, and What Actually Triggers One
Most people worried about a labour ban do not have one. What the current law actually changed, how to verify your own position, and the ban people confuse it with.
Ali Jasim··11 min read Government Services and Portals
The UAE Establishment Card: The Document That Lets You Hire
Your trade licence lets you trade. The establishment card is what lets you sponsor anyone. What it is, why it comes first, and the renewal that stops hiring.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Government Services and Portals
UAE Labour Card and Work Permit: What They Are and How They Differ
The work permit is your right to work. The labour card was the plastic proving it. What replaced it, where the number lives now, and why free zones differ.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Government Services and Portals
Amer Centres in Dubai: What They Do and When You Need One
Amer centres are where Dubai residency transactions actually get submitted. What they handle, what to bring, and when you do not need to go at all.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Costs and Budgeting
UAE Offshore Company Cost: JAFZA, RAK ICC, BVI and Seychelles Compared
Real prices for a UAE and international offshore company, what the fee does and does not include, and the annual cost people forget.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Costs and Budgeting
Business Setup Cost in Abu Dhabi: What to Actually Budget
Abu Dhabi is not a cheaper Dubai. What drives the cost, when the capital is the right answer, and why the customer base decides it.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Costs and Budgeting
Dubai Business Licence Cost by Type: Commercial, Professional, Industrial and Tourism
The four Dubai licence types compared on cost, what actually drives the difference, and why the licence you pick changes more than the price.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Costs and Budgeting
Business Setup Cost in Sharjah: The Real Numbers
Sharjah is the genuine value option and the numbers prove it. What a licence costs, what each visa adds, and the two honest catches.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Costs and Budgeting
What a UAE Corporate Bank Account Costs to Open and Run
Opening is usually free. The minimum balance is what actually costs you, and it is your own money you cannot spend. The full picture.
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.