Edition: Week of 10–16 March 2026 Your weekly digest of the most important UAE business, regulatory, and economic developments, curated for entrepreneurs, investors, and business
Key Highlights DMCC’s all-inclusive first-year packages start at AED 35,484, with setup completing in around 10 working days. DIFC’s Innovation Testing License starts at just
Key Highlights: The UAE has pivoted from temporary residency to a “talent settlement” model, decoupling legal status from business capital. Golden Visa eligibility for skilled
Key Highlights A correctly structured Dubai holding company can legally achieve 0% corporate tax on dividends and capital gains through mechanisms written directly into UAE
Key Highlights The 2026 application requirements shift the focus entirely to an AED 30,000 basic salary. Government employees can substitute financial investment with an institutional
Key Highlights An AED 30,000 basic salary, not gross, is the non-negotiable 2026 threshold for skilled professionals applying for the UAE Golden Visa. Unlike standard
Key Highlights 500 volunteer hours can qualify you for a 10-year UAE residency with no salary or investment requirement.? A degree from a globally top-100
Key Highlights The UAE still registered 250,000 new companies in 2025, and Dubai’s financial center grew nearly 40%. You pay 0% personal income tax, no
Key Highlights Noon officially lists only two reasons for seller ineligibility: wrong CR activities and an outdated VAT certificate and both are fully fixable. Your
Key Highlights: AED 10,000 covers only the basic free zone license, not the complete business setup with visa or operating capital. Budget-friendly zones like Ajman