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February 6, 2026
Tax and VAT in Saudi Arabia (2026): What Foreign Businesses Must Know
When people talk about Saudi Arabia, the conversation usually starts with scale. Big projects. Growing cities. Ambitious reforms. Taxes don’t show up early in that discussion. They usually arrive quietly, after the first contract is signed or when a payment takes longer than expected to clear. That delay is understandable. It’s also where many foreign…
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February 5, 2026
ADGM Holding Company Guide for Foreign Investors
Most investors don’t wake up one morning and say, “I want a holding company.” What usually happens is this: business starts growing, money starts moving across borders, partners come in, and suddenly the simple setup you started with no longer feels safe or flexible enough. That’s when ownership structure becomes a real topic, not a…
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February 3, 2026
How to Choose the Best Free Zone in Dubai for your Business Activity
When you choose the Dubai free zone, the process must include some questions such as “Will this free zone approve my exact business activity? How many visas do I need?Do I need a warehouse, a shopfront, or just a flexi-desk? “Also, fees and facility rules vary a lot, so the “best” option depends on your…
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January 29, 2026
How to Add or Change Business Activities on a Dubai Trade License
Your company rarely stays the same forever. Maybe you started with general trading, and now clients keep asking for installation. Or you launched a consultancy, and you’re ready to sell products too. Either way, in Dubai you can’t just “start doing it” and hope nobody notices. You need to update your Dubai trade license so…
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January 27, 2026
Understanding the Capital Requirements for Dubai Companies
If you’re planning a company setup in Dubai, one question always comes up early: “How much capital do I need?” The honest answer is, it depends on where you register, what you do, and whether your activity is regulated. However, the good news is that many Dubai structures no longer demand a fixed “minimum capital”…
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January 21, 2026
How to Register a Company in Dubai South?
Dubai South (Logistics District) is the best place when your business needs fast access to air cargo, bonded warehousing, and easy connectivity to sea and road routes. It sits in the Dubai South master development and is positioned around logistics infrastructure and trade movement—so you’re not just “getting a license”, you’re setting up inside an…
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January 19, 2026
How to Incorporate a Company in DIFC
If you want a Dubai setup that feels “international” in both law and operations, DIFC company incorporation is usually high on the shortlist. DIFC has its own legal and regulatory ecosystem, and it attracts everything from consulting firms and holding companies to fintechs and regulated financial institutions. This guide walks you through how to incorporate…
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January 15, 2026
Free Zone Business Setup in the UAE: From Initial Approval to License
Setting up in a UAE free zone feels simple on paper. In real life, it’s a short chain of approvals that must line up: the right business activity, the right legal structure, clean shareholder documents, and (often) the right facility/lease. If any piece doesn’t match, your application slows down. The good news? Once you understand…
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January 12, 2026
How to Obtain a Commercial, Professional, or Industrial License in Dubai
Setting up a business in Dubai feels exciting—until you hit the “license” part and everything turns into forms, approvals, and activity codes. The good news is: once you understand the three core license categories (commercial, professional, and industrial), the process becomes very predictable. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what each license type covers,…
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January 8, 2026
Importance of a Business Plan for Company Incorporation
Starting a company feels exciting, right? You pick a name, imagine your logo, and picture the first invoice being paid. However, incorporation isn’t only about paperwork. If you incorporate without a clear plan, you may still get the license, but you’ll likely struggle with banking, approvals, budgeting, hiring, and even simple decisions like “Which activity…
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January 6, 2026
How to Convert a Sole Establishment to an LLC in Dubai
You already know the benefits of running a one-person business in Dubai: it’s easy, quick, and does not require as much documentation.But as the company grows, that set-up may begin to feel too small.Maybe a bigger client asked for an LLC trade license, maybe you want to add a partner, or maybe you just want…
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January 2, 2026
How to get initial approval for a Dubai trade license?
It can be exciting to start a business in Dubai, but you need to secure your initial approval for your Dubai trade license before you can register your business name or rent an officeThis early approval from the UAE government means that your business activity and ownership structure are allowed to proceed in Dubai. Without…
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December 30, 2025
Setting Up a Branch Office in Dubai for Foreign Companies
Dubai makes expansion feel practical. You get a pro-business ecosystem, strong infrastructure, and a market that connects the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Still, when a foreign company says “we want a presence in Dubai,” the real question becomes: should you open a branch office in Dubai, set up a representative office, or form…
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December 29, 2025
Top Free Zones in Dubai for Company Incorporation
Choosing the right free zone for your business in Dubai can help you save money, reduce paperwork, and simplify your business.But Dubai doesn’t have “one perfect free zone” that works for everyone.Instead, each zone is organized around a certain goal, including trade, logistics, IT, aviation, media, startups, or cost-effective settings. So, in this guide, I’ll…
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December 17, 2025
Dubai South: A Strategic Location for Logistics Businesses
Dubai South is one of the smartest places in Dubai to launch or expand a logistics business because it’s built around air + road + sea connectivity, modern warehousing zones, and a business ecosystem made for moving goods fast. In practice, companies choose Dubai South to cut transit time, improve supply chain reliability, and scale…
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December 11, 2025
Everything Businesses Need to Know About E-Invoicing in Dubai
E-Invoicing in Dubai simply means sending & storing your invoices in a digital, structured format instead of traditional paper or random PDFs. It connects closely with your accounting & VAT records so your business stays tidy, compliant and a lot less stressful. In plain words: e-invoicing helps to get paid faster, make fewer mistakes and…
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December 11, 2025
Can I Save Tax by Setting Up a Company in Dubai?
Yes, apparently you can save tax by setting up a company in Dubai, but only if you plan properly, understand the new UAE corporate tax rules, and choose the right structure. 1. Overview of Tax in Dubai When people hear “Dubai”, they still think “zero tax”. However, the rules have changed: Corporate tax: 0% on…
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