Summary Starting a business in Abu Dhabi typically costs AED 250,000 to 800,000 in the first year depending on activity and scale, covering licensing (AED 10,000 to 25,000), office space, visas, and setup fees. Abu Dhabi’s costs and authorities, ADDED for mainland, TAMM for digital government services, genuinely differ from…
Summary Saudi Arabia’s strongest business opportunities right now sit in food and beverage, healthcare, tourism, ICT, construction, and renewable energy, sectors directly backed by Vision 2030’s economic diversification push. This guide covers ten sectors with genuine government backing and real growth momentum, plus links to dedicated setup guides for specific…
Summary Cancelling a UAE residence visa involves your sponsor (employer, company, or family member) submitting a cancellation application through GDRFA or ICP smart services, surrendering your Emirates ID, and settling any outstanding fines first. The process typically takes 1 to 5 working days and costs roughly AED 100 to 300…
Summary Registering a company in Fujairah Creative City means choosing between an FZE, FZC, freelance permit, or branch structure in a media and creative-focused free zone with no share capital requirement and no ownership disclosure. This guide covers real license costs, the timeline, package types, and the common mix-up between…
Summary Setting up a business in DIFC typically costs USD 30,000 to 80,000 in the first year, covering licensing (USD 1,500 for an Innovation License up to USD 40,000+ for financial licenses), office space, visas, and compliance. Costs vary enormously by license category and business type, which is exactly why…
Summary This guide walks foreign and local investors through registering an LLC in Saudi Arabia: ownership rules, realistic capital requirements by sector, the MISA investment registration and Ministry of Commerce process, costs, timelines, tax and Zakat obligations, and the 2025 Investment Law changes that replaced the old MISA licence with…
