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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.
FeaturedThe cheap permit price you see quoted isn't what makes you a resident. Here's the real UAE freelance visa cost, stage by stage, with no hidden extras.
Business SetupA freelance licence and a freelance residence visa are not the same product. Here is what each one gives you, where the permit falls short, and which you need.
Business SetupThe freelance permit fee is only part of the cost. Here's every component that adds up to a real Dubai freelance visa, so you don't get caught out.
Business SetupA freelance permit and a low-cost freezone licence often cost within touching distance in Dubai. Here's which one gives you residency, the right to invoice, and a bank account that opens.
Mortgage AdvisoryExpats can finance up to 80% under AED 5m, so budget 20% deposit plus the DLD fee, valuation and agency costs. Here's the real upfront cash.
Mortgage AdvisoryYes, expats can get a Dubai mortgage. Here's the real deposit, the debt burden cap that quietly limits most first-time buyers, and where you can legally buy.
Business SetupA Sharjah free zone licence and a Dubai one give you the same legal company. The real difference is your address and how a bank reads it. Here's how to choose.
Business SetupSee what a Shams (Sharjah Media City) licence covers, who it suits and the one thing that trips up bank applications. Get your exact price in one free call.
Business SetupThere's no fixed DED price for a mainland licence. Here's what really makes up the cost, why quotes differ, and the line most firms leave off.
Business SetupOne consultant quotes AED 12,000, another AED 30,000 for the same mainland company. Here is exactly where the cheap quotes hide the cost.
Corporate Tax VatThe FTA VAT registration form is free and takes an afternoon. The expensive part is what you commit to afterwards. Here's the honest comparison.
Corporate Tax VatA UAE business must register for VAT once taxable turnover passes AED 375,000 over a rolling 12 months. Here is exactly when that line hits, and the trap below it.
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