Summary Most proprietary trading firms in Dubai, those trading only the company’s own capital, do not need a full DFSA or SCA financial services license. A standard DMCC trading license with a proprietary trading activity is usually enough, starting from roughly AED 50,000 in capital. Full DFSA brokerage licensing only…
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 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 Dubai offers eight distinct business visa routes for entrepreneurs and investors, from the 10-year Golden Visa to short-term business visit visas, each with genuinely different investment thresholds and eligibility rules. A significant 2026 reform removed the minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for the 2-year investor visa,…
Summary Becoming a licensed real estate agent in Dubai means passing RERA certification through the Dubai Real Estate Institute, securing a residency visa, and joining a registered brokerage, a process that typically takes 4 to 8 weeks once documents are ready. No prior experience is required, though a clean police…
Summary A UAE mainland business license lets you trade anywhere in the country without free zone restrictions, but the issuing authority, cost, and process genuinely differ by emirate: Dubai’s DET, Abu Dhabi’s ADDED, Sharjah’s SEDD, and each other emirate’s economic department all run separate systems. Costs typically range from AED…
