Summary The genuinely cheapest UAE business setup today is Ajman Free Zone’s zero-visa package, from roughly AED 4,888 to 5,000, with an all-in first-year cost around AED 7,000 to 8,500. SHAMS remains a strong option for media and freelance activities from AED 5,750. If you specifically want a Dubai address,…
Summary Oman doesn’t issue a single, officially named “retirement visa.” In practice, retiring to Oman long-term runs through one of two routes: a property or investment residence permit (from roughly OMR 50,000 for approved property, or OMR 100,000+ for an investment permit), or Oman’s relaunched Golden Visa programme, which includes…
Summary A SIRA certificate is the mandatory individual qualification for anyone working in Dubai’s private security sector, issued by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency under Dubai Police. Costs range from around AED 550 for an event security guard course to AED 5,000 for a security manager certification, with most roles…
Summary A payment services license in Saudi Arabia is issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) under one of four categories: Micro PI, Major PI, Micro EMI, or Major EMI, each with a different minimum capital requirement starting from SAR 1 million. The full process, from entity formation to final…
Summary Registering a company in SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) Free Zone starts from AED 5,750 for a license-only package, with a full setup including one visa running closer to AED 13,000. The process is entirely digital and typically takes 1 to 3 working days once your activity, structure, and documents…
Summary The cheapest free zone in the UAE depends on whether you need only a licence or also a residence visa. Current published authority prices start around AED 5,500 at UAQ Free Trade Zone, AED 5,750 at SHAMS and SPC Free Zone, and AED 6,000 at RAKEZ. Dubai options usually…
