Summary The MISA License is the gateway for foreign investors entering Saudi Arabia, though since February 2025 the official process is called Investment Registration, evidenced by an Investment Registration Certificate, not a per-activity licence. This guide covers what changed, the 2026 fee suspension most guides haven’t caught up with, real…
Summary Opening an Emirates NBD account takes a valid Emirates ID or passport, proof of address, and, for business accounts, a trade license and company documents. Personal accounts typically need AED 3,000 to 5,000 in minimum balance; business accounts range from no minimum on the entry-level Connect package to AED…
Summary Green Visa holders in Dubai can sponsor their spouse, children, and parents, but through the UAE’s standard dependent visa framework rather than a separately named “partner visa” product. Sponsoring a spouse requires the sponsor to earn at least AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 plus housing, with higher…
Summary Starting a company in a Dubai freezone typically costs AED 12,500 to AED 50,000 depending on license type, office space, and visa count. Foreign ownership is full and unrestricted, but contrary to what many guides claim, freezone companies aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions are…
Summary Opening a T-shirt printing business in the UAE means choosing between a mainland commercial license through DET or a free zone license through a hub like RAKEZ, Sharjah Publishing City, or Dubai Design District, then securing municipality approval for your printing facility. This guide covers real setup costs, a…
Summary A branch office lets a foreign company operate directly in Saudi Arabia as an extension of its parent, without forming a separate legal entity. Setup runs through MISA and the Ministry of Commerce, typically taking 3 to 6 months, with government fees around SAR 5,000 to 15,000 before legal…
