Tax and accounting
Corporate tax registration in the UAE: what every company should know
Most UAE companies must register for corporate tax, even with low profit or a free-zone licence. See who registers, when and what to prepare.
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Your business in Dubai starts with clearer answers.
Mainland or free zone? What does a setup quote include? Where do you begin? Our guides explain the decisions behind starting and running a company in Dubai, one question at a time.
Tax and accounting
VAT registration in the UAE: when does your company need it?
Check when a UAE company must register for VAT, when it can register voluntarily, what to prepare and what changes after registration.
Setup costs
Dubai mainland licence cost: what is included in your quote?
Compare Dubai mainland licence quotes clearly. See which costs depend on your activity, office, visas and renewal before you choose.
Company formation
Trade licence renewal in Dubai: what do you need to check?
Renewing your Dubai trade licence? Check the authority, your address, approvals, outstanding items and renewal costs before your licence expires.
Residency & visas
After the entry permit: what is the next step?
Your entry permit is approved. Here is what happens next — entry or status change, medical test, biometrics, Emirates ID and the residence visa.
Residency & visas
Emirates ID renewal in Dubai: how does it work?
Your Emirates ID expires with your residence visa. Understand when to renew, what you need, what it costs and how to avoid fines.
Residency & visas
Golden Visa in Dubai: who is it for and how does it work?
A 10-year residence visa without a sponsor. Understand who can apply, the main routes in and what to check before you pay for help.
Accounting & tax
UAE tax for expats: what do you actually pay?
No personal income tax does not mean no tax at all. Understand corporate tax, VAT and what your home country may still expect from you.
Company formation
Office, address and Ejari in Dubai: what do you actually need?
Shared desk, private office or warehouse? Understand what each address type means for your licence, your visa numbers and your yearly renewal.
Residency & visas
UAE residence visa process: step by step
Follow the UAE residence visa process: entry permit, medical fitness test, Emirates ID application, biometrics and visa issue — with documents and travel checks.
Setup costs
General trading licence in Dubai: what does it cost?
Understand what a general trading licence lets you do, which costs sit inside a quote and which ones appear later.
Residency & visas
Freelance visa in Dubai: how does it work?
Working for yourself in Dubai? Understand the difference between a freelance permit and a residence visa, and what to check before you apply.
Business bank account
Opening a business bank account in Dubai: what do you need?
Understand the documents, questions and account costs to check before you apply for a business bank account in Dubai.
Setup costs
Dubai company setup costs: what are you actually paying for?
Read a company setup quote with confidence. Learn what a price usually covers, what may cost extra and what to ask about renewals before you pay.
Company formation
Mainland vs free zone in Dubai: what should you choose?
Understand what each option means for your customers, your working setup and your costs—and what to ask before choosing a package.
Help with your next step
These are the services we help you with, alongside the guides.
Company formation
Understand your licence options, the steps and what a quote should cover.
Residency & Emirates ID
Plan your residency visa and Emirates ID alongside the company setup.
Business bank account
Prepare for the questions banks ask and what documents they expect.
Accounting & ongoing support
Keep records, reports and tax tasks on track after you start.
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