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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Business SetupGold and Diamond Park is a DMCC-managed jewellery hub in Dubai, part retail mall, part free zone community. Here's what it is and who bases a business there.
Business SetupFor gold and jewellery trading, the cheapest free zone and the one a bank will actually open an account for are rarely the same. Here's how to choose.
Business SetupDubai Academic City explained, what it is, who's based there, and how to register a training, education or consultancy business in the UAE.
AccountingYour UAE gratuity is 21 days' basic salary per year, not your full package. See the exact formula with worked examples you can copy.
AccountingEnd-of-service gratuity is a liability you accrue monthly, not a bill you pay when someone quits. Here is what your books and your auditor need to show.
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