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Guides for starting and running a UAE business
Practical notes on company formation, visas, tax and getting your business online.
Company formation
Mainland or free zone: how to choose your UAE company setup
The right jurisdiction depends on who your customers are, where you need to work and how many visas you need.
TaxUAE Corporate Tax registration: what new companies need to know
Most companies must register with the FTA, even if they expect to pay no tax. Here is how rates and deadlines work.
TaxVAT registration thresholds explained
When registration becomes mandatory, when it is optional, and why some new businesses register early.
VisasHiring your first employee: the UAE employment visa process
From the work permit to the Emirates ID, these are the stages every new hire goes through.
DigitalWhy your new company needs a website on day one
Banks, clients and suppliers will look you up. A simple, credible website answers their first questions.