Summary A representative office in Dubai lets a foreign company promote its brand, research the market, and build relationships without selling anything or signing commercial contracts. Setup requires both DET and Ministry of Economy approval, a Local Service Agent, and a refundable AED 50,000 bank guarantee held with the Ministry…
Summary RAK DAO, the UAE’s dedicated digital assets free zone, officially rebranded as Innovation City in September 2025, broadening its scope beyond Web3 into AI, gaming, robotics, and healthtech. This guide covers the current setup process, real costs, and an important distinction most guides skip: what your company registration actually…
Summary The UAE doesn’t actually issue a single product called an “EMI License.” Businesses holding customer balances need a Stored Value Facilities license requiring AED 15 million in paid-up capital, while payment processing without holding a float falls under Retail Payment Services categories I to IV, requiring as little as…
Summary Registering an online company in Dubai means choosing between mainland DET licensing and a free zone, with license fees typically running AED 5,500 to AED 15,000. Most guides only mention general free zones like IFZA or DMCC, missing Dubai CommerCity, MENA’s first free zone built specifically for e-commerce, with…
Summary Setting up a DIFC holding company gives investors a common law jurisdiction, 0% tax on profits, and access to top-tier banking to consolidate shares, real estate, and investments. This guide covers the full non-regulated holding company route, the cheaper Prescribed Company (SPV) alternative that DIFC opened to any applicant…
Summary Opening a company in Oman generally means registering an LLC through the Invest Easy portal, with no fixed statutory minimum capital for most activities since the Foreign Capital Investment Law took effect, though a declared capital around OMR 20,000 is common practice. This guide covers the real registration costs,…
