Summary A RAKEZ license starts at AED 6,010 with no visa, or AED 12,010 with one residence visa, genuinely the cheapest way into the UAE with residency, undercutting Dubai’s IFZA by roughly AED 5,690. Ras Al Khaimah also runs RAK DAO, the world’s first free zone built solely for digital…
Summary DTEC Free Zone in Dubai Silicon Oasis offers startups and tech entrepreneurs 100% foreign ownership, affordable licensing starting around AED 18,000 annually, and access to investors and accelerators. Contrary to some claims, profits aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions are met. DTEC Free Zone in…
Summary The cheapest free zone in the UAE depends on whether you need only a licence or also a residence visa. Current published authority prices start around AED 5,500 at UAQ Free Trade Zone, AED 5,750 at SHAMS and SPC Free Zone, and AED 6,000 at RAKEZ. Dubai options usually…
Summary The minimum investment to start a business in Dubai ranges from around AED 5,500 for a basic free zone license to AED 18,500 or more for a mainland company, with freelance permits sitting between the two at roughly AED 7,000 to 10,000 annually. Your actual figure depends on license…
Summary Starting a vegetable business in Dubai requires a trade license from DET or a free zone, plus Dubai Municipality food safety approval, with total investment ranging AED 100,000 for a small retail shop to AED 500,000 or more for wholesale trading. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of the…
Summary DMCC offers two genuinely different routes into crypto licensing, one that avoids VARA regulation entirely and one that requires it. Getting this choice right determines your cost, your timeline, and what your business can legally do. A proprietary trading setup through the DMCC Crypto Centre can cost as little…
