Summary Opening an Emirates NBD account takes a valid Emirates ID or passport, proof of address, and, for business accounts, a trade license and company documents. Personal accounts typically need AED 3,000 to 5,000 in minimum balance; business accounts range from no minimum on the entry-level Connect package to AED…
Summary The MISA License is the gateway for foreign investors entering Saudi Arabia, though since February 2025 the official process is called Investment Registration, evidenced by an Investment Registration Certificate, not a per-activity licence. This guide covers what changed, the 2026 fee suspension most guides haven’t caught up with, real…
Summary A branch office lets a foreign company operate directly in Saudi Arabia as an extension of its parent, without forming a separate legal entity. Setup runs through MISA and the Ministry of Commerce, typically taking 3 to 6 months, with government fees around SAR 5,000 to 15,000 before legal…
Summary A gaming license in Dubai means one of two very different things: a standard trade license for game development, esports, or gaming content, or full GCGRA authorization for commercial gaming involving real-money wagering. This guide covers both tracks, real costs, timelines, and the mistakes that most often delay approval…
Summary You can check a UAE trade license for free through official government portals: the Invest in Dubai platform for Dubai mainland companies, the ADDED portal for Abu Dhabi, each emirate’s own economic department for the rest, and free zone-specific directories for JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC, and others. For a UAE-wide…
Summary Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) in Sharjah is the UAE’s second largest industrial free zone, home to more than 6,500 businesses from 163 countries. License fees start around AED 11,000, with FZE and FZC structures requiring AED 150,000 in capital, though only AED 50,000 is commonly recommended paid up in…
