Business Setup
How to Start a Civil Company in Dubai: Costs & Setup Guide
Key Highlights Foreign professionals can own 100% of a civil company in Dubai. No equity partner is required, just a
April 4, 2026
Key Highlights Foreign professionals can own 100% of a civil company in Dubai. No equity partner is required, just a
Key Highlights HR consultancy improves people systems inside a running business. Business consulting builds the legal and structural foundation before
Key Highlights A Power of Attorney becomes legally void the moment you die. Only a registered Will can direct where
Key Highlights JAFZA hosts 11,000+ companies from 140+ countries and contributes approximately 24% of all FDI into Dubai. 100% foreign
Key Highlights An expired UAE trade licence is not a closed company. Fines, tax obligations, and blacklisting run until formal
Key Highlights Alcohol is a restricted good in the UAE, not a banned one. Commercial import and wholesale trading are
Key Highlights Dubai free zones offer 0% corporate tax on manufacturing income, but only if your QFZP structure is set
Key Highlights The UAE ranked 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 and #1 for entrepreneurship for four
Key Highlights Mandatory since February 1, 2026 for anyone publishing promotional content online in the UAE, paid or unpaid Issued
Key Highlights Dubai’s freight and logistics market is forecast to reach USD 31.63 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR