Summary Abu Dhabi offers two genuinely different freelance licensing routes: a media-specific permit through twofour54, regulated by the Creative Media Authority, and a broader freelance permit covering IT, consulting, design, and other professions through ADDED or the TAMM platform. Costs range from roughly AED 3,500 for a media permit alone…
Summary Starting a plumbing business in Dubai requires a trade license from DET or a free zone, Dubai Municipality technical approval, and certified technicians, with mainland setup costing AED 25,000 to 50,000. Profits aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions are met, a detail worth getting right…
Summary Dubai’s tourism sector has grown from a regional stopover into a genuine global destination, driven by government investment, world-class infrastructure, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s push toward higher annual visitor numbers. Entrepreneurs can now access 100% foreign ownership for most tourism business activities both in free zones and…
Summary PCI compliance in the UAE helps businesses protect cardholder data, reduce payment-security risk, and meet requirements set by card brands, acquiring banks, payment processors, and other compliance-accepting entities. This guide explains PCI DSS v4.0.1, who needs it, the 12 core requirements, SAQ and ROC validation, audit steps, cost and…
Summary Ajman Free Zone offers the genuinely cheapest business setup option in the UAE, with AFZA’s NuVenture zero-visa package starting around AED 4,888 to 5,000, undercutting most other free zones nationwide. Setup typically takes 3 to 7 working days, with 100% foreign ownership and no local sponsor required. This guide…
Summary Starting an ecommerce business in Oman requires MOCIIP registration, a commercial license costing OMR 1,000 to 3,000, and a functional online store, with total realistic investment running OMR 5,000 to 10,000. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of most ecommerce activities, both in free zones and increasingly on the…
