Business Setup in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA): 2026 Complete Guide
Key Highlights JAFZA hosts 11,000+ companies from 140+ countries and contributes approximately 24% of all FDI into Dubai. 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, and full capital repatriation with no restrictions. Your JAFZA company can be fully incorporated in as little as 3 business days. JAFZA companies can now formally operate on the UAE […]
Company Liquidation in Dubai, UAE: The Complete 2026 Guide (Mainland, Free Zone, DIFC and ADGM)
Key Highlights An expired UAE trade licence is not a closed company. Fines, tax obligations, and blacklisting run until formal liquidation is complete. The 2025 CCL Amendment now requires dual-license holders to cancel both their mainland and free zone registrations independently. Missing your VAT or Corporate Tax deregistration deadline after closure costs AED 1,000 per […]
Alcohol Trading Business in UAE: Import, Wholesale & Distribution Explained
Key Highlights Alcohol is a restricted good in the UAE, not a banned one. Commercial import and wholesale trading are fully legal with the right licences. Customs duty on alcohol imports is 50% of the CIF value, ten times the standard rate, so free zone setup can offer serious cost savings for importers. You need […]