Restaurant Trade License in Dubai: Avoid These Setup Mistakes
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for your restaurant can force a costly mid-process licence conversion. Free zones generally restrict full-service, dine-in restaurant activities, while mainland licensing does not. A restaurant trade licence requires both a DET commercial licence and a separate Dubai Municipality food permit. JSB reviews your restaurant’s activity and jurisdiction fit before […]
Avoid Costly Delays: The Right Way to Handle Salon Business Setup in Dubai
Key Highlights A salon trade licence requires both Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) approval and a separate facility health inspection before you can legally open. Mainland salon licences allow 100% foreign ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, confirmed by the Ministry of Economy (MOEC), with no local sponsor required for most […]
How to Open a Grocery Store in Dubai Without Setup Delays
Key Highlights A DET trade licence alone does not authorize you to stock or sell food products in Dubai. Most grocery store delays happen after licence issuance, not before it. JSB coordinates trade licence applications and additional government approvals under one process. Most first-time retail entrepreneurs assume a trade licence is the finish line. […]
Corporate Tax Filing UAE Checklist to Avoid Costly Errors
Key highlights Corporate tax filing in the UAE starts with clear records, not just a portal submission. Low revenue or no activity does not automatically remove filing risk for your business. Free zone treatment needs proper review before you rely on a 0% tax position. Early accountant review helps prevent rushed corrections, weak filings, and […]
UAE Corporate Tax for Partnerships and Family Foundations in 2026: FTA Decision No. 5 Explained – Copy
KEY HIGHLIGHTS The FTA can automatically waive the AED 10,000 late corporate tax registration penalty when businesses meet a specific filing condition. Businesses generally have 40 business days from FTA decision notification to submit a formal reconsideration request. The Corporate Tax Public Clarification CTP006 introduced an automatic waiver pathway that removes the need for a […]
How to Start an Education Consultancy in Dubai, UAE: A Beginner’s Guide
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A standard trade licence alone does not authorize you to deliver training or courses in Dubai. The KHDA Educational Services Permit costs between AED 15,000 and AED 25,000 depending on activity count. Initial Approval and Trade Name Reservation must be secured before KHDA reviews your permit application. JSB’s in-house Chartered Accountants and PRO […]
How to Get a Trade Licence in Dubai for Your Retail Business Without Costly Mistakes
Key Highlights A retail business in Dubai requires a commercial trade licence issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) or a free zone authority; a professional licence does not permit the sale of physical goods. Choosing the wrong business activity code on your trade licence is the leading reason UAE banks reject […]
Beauty Salon Trade Licence in Dubai: Avoid the Wrong Setup Route
Key highlights A beauty salon trade licence in Dubai starts with the right authority route, not just the paperwork. Dubai Economy and Tourism handle mainland trade licences, while Free zone authorities issue their own licences. The wrong setup route can slow your launch and create avoidable changes later in the process. JSB supports company formation, […]
How to Set Up a Property Management Company in Dubai the Right Way for UK Investors
Key Highlights A property management company in Dubai usually needs both a DET trade licence and RERA approval, not just one or the other. UK investors can often begin the setup process remotely, but the activity classification must align with the approval path from the start. The biggest setup mistake is forming the company first […]
Dubai Company Registration for Italians in 2026: The Complete Setup Guide That Skips the Costly Mistakes
Key Highlights Italian entrepreneurs can own 100% of a Dubai company in both free zone and mainland structures, with no local sponsor required under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020. Your structure choice between free zone and mainland determines your UAE trading rights, corporate tax position, and whether your Italian fiscal residency creates a compliance […]