Summary A SIRA license authorizes a company to legally provide security services in Dubai, covering categories like manned guarding, electronic security systems, cash-in-transit, and consultancy. It requires a DET trade license, SIRA accreditation per service category, and minimum share capital of AED 300,000 to 500,000 for manned guarding specifically. Full…
Summary Starting an educational institute in Saudi Arabia involves MISA and Ministry of Education registration, facility and Civil Defense approvals, and curriculum licensing, with total setup taking 3 to 6 months for most institute types. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of the business through MISA rather than a mandatory…
Summary This guide explains income tax filing in Saudi Arabia for foreign owned companies, branches, and investors. It covers who must file with ZATCA, corporate tax and Zakat rates, VAT and withholding tax, the Form 200 filing process, deadlines, penalties, GOSI payroll compliance, double tax treaty relief, and the tax…
Summary Changing your trade license type in Dubai means amending an existing licence, not applying for a new one. This guide covers the different kinds of changes (activity, category, legal structure, and free zone to mainland), the current Invest in Dubai and Basher amendment process, realistic costs and timelines, and…
Summary Opening a bakery shop in Saudi Arabia requires Ministry of Commerce registration, a commercial registration, a municipal license, and SFDA food safety approval, with success depending as much on location and consistency as on the paperwork itself. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam remain the strongest cities for artisan and premium…
Summary An ADGM SPV genuinely has no minimum share capital requirement, contrary to figures some guides quote, but it must demonstrate a real nexus to the GCC, either through 25% or more GCC national or resident shareholding, or by holding a GCC-based asset. It’s also a passive holding vehicle only:…
