Summary Starting a plumbing business in Dubai requires a trade license from DET or a free zone, Dubai Municipality technical approval, and certified technicians, with mainland setup costing AED 25,000 to 50,000. Profits aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions are met, a detail worth getting right…
Summary Starting an ecommerce business in Oman requires MOCIIP registration, a commercial license costing OMR 1,000 to 3,000, and a functional online store, with total realistic investment running OMR 5,000 to 10,000. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of most ecommerce activities, both in free zones and increasingly on the…
Summary Ajman Free Zone offers the genuinely cheapest business setup option in the UAE, with AFZA’s NuVenture zero-visa package starting around AED 4,888 to 5,000, undercutting most other free zones nationwide. Setup typically takes 3 to 7 working days, with 100% foreign ownership and no local sponsor required. This guide…
Summary PCI compliance in the UAE helps businesses protect cardholder data, reduce payment-security risk, and meet requirements set by card brands, acquiring banks, payment processors, and other compliance-accepting entities. This guide explains PCI DSS v4.0.1, who needs it, the 12 core requirements, SAQ and ROC validation, audit steps, cost and…
Summary The E-Trader License in Dubai lets individuals legally sell products or services online through social media, websites, and marketplaces, without an office or large startup cost. Issued by DET (formerly DED) through the Trader portal, it costs around AED 1,370 total and is typically issued within 3 to 5…
Summary The standard DMCC Crypto Centre package is AED 31,000, while DMCC currently advertises a Business Acceleration Offer of AED 27,900, subject to its terms and availability. That price is only the company setup layer. If your crypto business provides regulated virtual asset services, separate VARA application fees, annual supervision…
