Free Zone vs. Mainland for General Trading in Dubai: Solving the 5 Biggest Setup Problems
Key Highlights A Dubai Free Zone General Trading license does not guarantee 0% corporate tax. The 9% rate applies to profits above AED 375,000 unless your business holds QFZP status in an FTA-recognized Designated Zone like JAFZA. As of March 2025, Free Zone companies can legally sell inside Dubai’s mainland market by obtaining a Dubai […]
Dubai Business Setup Under 25,000 AED: Mainland or Free Zone?
Key Highlights Under AED 25,000, a free zone license is the most realistic and achievable setup path for service-based and digital businesses in 2026. A mainland license is only viable for professional licenses when you handle the application yourself. The advertised license price is never the final cost. Visa processing, the establishment card, health insurance, […]
2026 Guide to B2B Business Setup in the UAE and Amazon Seller Central Synchronization
Key Highlights Discover how the 2026 UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments enable seamless onshore and Free Zone operations. Learn the exact steps to synchronize your UAE trade license with Amazon Seller Central to avoid a 30-day fund hold. Understand the strict five-year VAT refund limitation and the critical December 2026 transitional grace period. You […]