Summary A property management license in Dubai is issued by RERA, part of the Dubai Land Department, with an Individual License costing AED 17,000 to 30,000 and a Corporate License costing AED 35,000 to 60,000, plus a minimum capital requirement for corporate applicants. The full application process typically takes 4…
Summary You can check your UAE residence visa status for free through the ICP portal (for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates) or the GDRFA portal (for Dubai), using just your passport number and personal details, no login required. As of 11 February 2026, the grace period after a…
Summary A sole establishment in the UAE is a business structure owned entirely by one individual, ideal for consultants, freelancers, and professionals wanting full control without partners. Total realistic setup cost runs AED 12,000 to AED 25,000 depending on activity, jurisdiction, and office type, with no minimum share capital requirement.…
Summary Abu Dhabi offers two genuinely different freelance licensing routes: a media-specific permit through twofour54, regulated by the Creative Media Authority, and a broader freelance permit covering IT, consulting, design, and other professions through ADDED or the TAMM platform. Costs range from roughly AED 3,500 for a media permit alone…
Summary DMCC offers ten distinct license categories, from Trading and Service licenses through Holding Company, SPV, and Crypto/VASP structures, with costs commonly ranging AED 15,000 to AED 50,000 depending on activity and office type. Contrary to some guides, DMCC companies aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions…
Summary Dubai’s tourism sector has grown from a regional stopover into a genuine global destination, driven by government investment, world-class infrastructure, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s push toward higher annual visitor numbers. Entrepreneurs can now access 100% foreign ownership for most tourism business activities both in free zones and…
