Summary Registering a company in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) means choosing between an FZE, FZCO, branch, or offshore structure, picking a licence type, and filing through the Dubai Trade Portal. This guide covers the real costs (not a vague “contact us”), a realistic timeline, the documents JAFZA asks for,…
Author: Adil Ahmad | Updated: August 2026 | Category: Business Setup in Dubai Summary KHDA approval is mandatory before any education business, from nurseries and schools to training institutes and online learning platforms, can legally operate in Dubai. Costs range from roughly AED 15,000 for a small training institute to…
Summary A pharmacy license in Saudi Arabia requires three separate approvals working together: MISA Investment Registration for foreign investors, Commercial Registration and MOH facility approval, and, critically, an SCFHS-licensed pharmacist who legally owns and manages the pharmacy. This guide covers that pharmacist-ownership rule most guides gloss over, real costs, and…
Summary Overtime in the UAE is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: 125% of basic hourly wage for standard daytime overtime, and 150% for hours worked between 10pm and 4am or on a rest day. This guide covers the exact formula, worked examples, the maximum overtime limits, and…
Summary Opening an auto repair garage in Dubai requires a trade license from DET or a free zone authority, Dubai Municipality approval, and in many cases RTA clearance, depending on your specific activity code. Total startup costs typically run AED 120,000 to AED 400,000, and getting your activity classification right…
Summary Dubai enforces one of the region’s strictest food safety frameworks, built on Federal Law No. 10 of 2015, the Dubai Food Code, and mandatory HACCP implementation. This guide breaks down the licensing process, the color coded rating system, real violation fines, staff training rules, and compliance costs so restaurant…
