Summary A professional license in Dubai, issued by DET, lets consultants, freelancers, and skilled service providers operate legally on the mainland with 100% foreign ownership. Total realistic setup cost runs AED 15,310 to AED 28,500 depending on activity, office type, and any additional approvals required. A professional license in Dubai…
Summary A trade license in Saudi Arabia, commonly called a commercial license, authorizes your business to legally operate in the Kingdom, with costs typically ranging SAR 2,000 to 10,000 depending on activity and structure. Foreign investors now register through a streamlined process following the 2025 Investment Law reform, rather than…
Summary Your UAE Company Registration Number (CRN) appears directly on your trade license, and finding it doesn’t require a new application if you already have one. This guide focuses on locating your CRN on existing documents, verifying it online through DED and free zone portals, and telling it apart from…
Summary A food truck license in Saudi Arabia requires Commercial Registration, municipality approval through the Balady platform, and SFDA food safety clearance, with total licensing costs typically running SAR 5,000 to 10,000 excluding the truck itself. Foreign investors can generally own a food truck business through MISA registration in most…
Summary Dubai private-sector employment is primarily governed by UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its amendments. Employees generally work up to 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week, fixed-term contracts are required, probation cannot exceed six months, normal notice periods range from 30 to 90 days,…
Summary Dubai’s strongest business opportunities right now sit in technology and fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, and renewable energy, sectors directly prioritized under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s push to double the emirate’s economy by 2033. Setup costs range from roughly AED 15,000 for a lean free zone company to several…
