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:…
Summary Renewing a UAE residence visa means clearing several independent requirements at once: a valid passport, a current medical test, active health insurance, and a renewed Emirates ID, alongside your sponsor’s documentation. Miss any single one and the renewal stalls regardless of how early you started. Fees range from roughly…
Summary A SIRA certificate is the mandatory individual qualification for anyone working in Dubai’s private security sector, issued by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency under Dubai Police. Costs range from around AED 550 for an event security guard course to AED 5,000 for a security manager certification, with most roles…
Summary A payment services license in Saudi Arabia is issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) under one of four categories: Micro PI, Major PI, Micro EMI, or Major EMI, each with a different minimum capital requirement starting from SAR 1 million. The full process, from entity formation to final…
Summary Starting a project management business in Dubai means licensing under activity code 8211015 with the Department of Economy and Tourism, or an equivalent free zone authority, as a professional services license. Free zone setup starts around AED 12,000 to 18,000 a year, while a mainland license with office and…
Summary SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is one of the UAE’s fastest and most affordable free zones for setting up a company, offering 100% foreign ownership, license fees starting around AED 5,750, and approvals in as little as a few business days. This guide covers license types, the complete registration process,…
