Summary Oman doesn’t issue a single stand-alone “freelancer visa,” despite the term being widely used. In practice, independent professionals go one of two routes: a free zone freelance permit through Knowledge Oasis Muscat or Salalah Free Zone, or registering a Single Person Company through the Invest Easy portal and obtaining…
Author: Adil Ahmad | Updated: August 2026 | Category: Oman Visa & Immigration Summary A dependent visa lets the spouse, children, and in some cases parents of a foreign resident or Omani citizen live legally in Oman. Applications go through the Royal Oman Police eVisa portal, with ROP-side processing typically…
Summary Opening a coffee shop in Oman requires registration with MoCIIP, a municipality commercial licence, health department clearance, and Civil Defence approval, a process that typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Total setup costs range from roughly OMR 36,000 to OMR 134,000 depending on size and location, with a simpler…
Summary Not every company in Dubai needs a mandatory external audit, but the rules changed meaningfully with Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025: audited financial statements are now required once revenue exceeds AED 50 million, and separately, for any Qualifying Free Zone Person regardless of revenue. This guide explains who…
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 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,…
