Summary UAE Corporate Tax generally applies at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on the portion exceeding AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can receive 0% on Qualifying Income if they meet strict conditions, while Small Business Relief is available to eligible resident businesses with revenue…
Summary Dubai Media City (DMC), regulated by the Dubai Development Authority under TECOM Group, remains one of the region’s most established media free zones, home to more than 1,300 media companies. License fees typically run AED 15,000 to AED 20,000 annually, and while 100% foreign ownership is standard, DMC companies…
Summary An audit license in Saudi Arabia is issued by SOCPA to individuals and firms meeting specific education, experience, and examination requirements, with Commercial Registration handled separately through the Ministry of Commerce. Total setup commonly runs SAR 100,000 or more once office, staffing, and compliance costs are included, and foreign…
Author: Adil Ahmad | Updated: August 2026 | Category: Crypto License Summary A crypto exchange license in Dubai is issued by VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) under its Exchange Services activity category, one of the heaviest licenses in VARA’s framework due to capital, governance, and market surveillance requirements. This guide…
Summary ICA Smart Services is the former name of what’s now ICP Smart Services, the platform for checking UAE visa and residency status online. It covers six emirates, Dubai visas run through GDRFA Dubai separately. This guide covers the exact steps, what each status result means, and the related services…
Summary Registering a company in Saudi Arabia means choosing a legal structure, obtaining a MISA investment license if you’re a foreign investor, then securing a Commercial Registration (CR) from the Ministry of Commerce, followed by registrations with the Chamber of Commerce, ZATCA, GOSI, and Qiwa. Most sectors now allow 100%…
