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Practical writing on setting up and running a company in the UAE: licensing, visas, banking, tax and the rules that actually change what you pay.
Business SetupThinking of hiring a virtual assistant in Dubai? Here is the true cost once the visa, WPS payroll, medical cover and gratuity are in, versus outsourcing.
Business SetupWhat a Dubai virtual assistant earns, and why an in-house VA on AED 4,000 a month costs an employer far more once visa, insurance and gratuity are added.
Business SetupA freelancer costs less until they go quiet mid-campaign. Here's what an agency retainer and a freelancer each actually deliver for a Dubai business, and where the cheap route breaks.
Business SetupMost Dubai businesses post daily and get nothing back. Here's how often you actually need to post, and why frequency isn't the problem you think it is.
Business SetupOne agency quotes AED 4,000, another quotes AED 40,000 for what looks like the same website. Here is what actually drives the price, and what you give up at the cheap end.
Business SetupA straight answer on website costs in Dubai, from AED 1,500 templates to full agency builds, and the year-two costs the cheap quote hides.
Business SetupHow to register a trademark in the UAE, what it costs, how long it takes, and why settling your logo and brand before you file saves a re-filing.
Business SetupYour trade name licence reserves the entity name, not your brand. Here is what a UAE trade name actually protects, and when you need a separate trademark.
Mortgage AdvisoryThe exact documents, borrowing limits and debt-burden rules banks apply to self-employed UAE mortgage applicants, and why your own bank is rarely the best first call.
Mortgage AdvisoryA UAE freelance visa doesn't disqualify you from a mortgage, but banks want proof your income is stable. Here's what a freelancer needs to evidence, and when to apply.
Corporate Tax VatFTA corporate tax registration is free on the portal. Here's what a specialist actually earns their fee on, and when doing it yourself costs you more later.
Corporate Tax VatYour UAE corporate tax registration deadline is set by your licence issue month, not your first tax return. Here's how it works and what a missed deadline costs.
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