UAE Golden Visa vs. Investor Visa: Which Is Better for a Long-Term Stay?
Key Highlights The Golden Visa continues even if you close your UAE company. The Investor Visa does not. Golden Visa holders are exempt from the 6-month re-entry rule that applies to all standard residence visas. You can qualify for a real estate Golden Visa by combining multiple properties to reach the AED 2 million total […]
Can You Start a New Business After Liquidation in Dubai? (2026 Legal Guide)
Key Highlights Yes, you can legally start a new business in Dubai after liquidation. The UAE Commercial Companies Law sets no automatic ban on the same shareholders or directors re-registering. DED Dubai, DET Abu Dhabi, and free zone authorities run a compliance screen first. Unsettled fines, an open immigration file, or pending tax dues are […]
Complete Guide to Company Liquidation in UAE (2026)
Key Highlights Liquidation in the UAE is the formal legal process of winding up a company, settling liabilities, and de-registering the trade license with both the licensing authority and the Federal Tax Authority. Mainland LLCs must publish a liquidation notice in two local Arabic newspapers and observe a 45-day creditor claim window before the license […]
How to Launch an Influencer Marketing Agency in Dubai (2026 Guide)
Key highlights A Dubai influencer marketing agency needs two things to operate legally: a trade license (mainland or free zone) and an Advertiser Permit from the UAE Media Council. IFZA packages start at AED 11,900 for a Zero-Visa license and AED 14,900 for a 1-Visa license under the April 2026 promo, with the Advertiser Permit […]
How to Open a Co-working Space Business in Dubai: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Key Highlights Launching a co-working space in Dubai in 2026 needs a DET mainland or free zone trade licence, an Ejari-registered commercial premises, Dubai Civil Defense fit-out approval, and an Establishment Card. Dubai Chamber welcomed 53,838 new member companies in the first nine months of 2025, a 4% year-on-year jump, signaling steady demand for flexible […]
How to Start a Babysitting or Nanny Services Business in Dubai (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s expat population stands at approximately 92%, driving year-round demand for professional, licensed childcare services across the city. Starting a babysitting or nanny services business in Dubai requires a Professional License from DET or a UAE free zone authority. No exceptions. A nanny recruitment agency requires MOHRE approval on top of a trade […]
How to Launch a Pet Care Business in Dubai: Licenses, Approvals and Setup Steps (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s pet care sector serves over 2 million animals nationwide, with a market exceeding USD 360 million. Launching a pet care business in Dubai requires approvals from three separate authorities: DET, Dubai Municipality, and MOCCAE. 100% foreign ownership is available on the Dubai mainland for most pet care activities. No local sponsor is […]
How to Start a Laundry Business in Dubai: Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights The UAE home and laundry care market is projected to grow from USD 1,019.1 million in 2024 to USD 1,632.6 million by 2033, at a 5.38% compound annual rate. A mainland trade license is required to serve walk-in customers in Dubai. 100% foreign ownership is permitted with no local sponsor needed. Dubai Municipality […]
How to Start a Cleaning Services Company in Dubai (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights The UAE cleaning services market is valued at USD 2.10 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.23 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2026 and 2034. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for cleaning companies on the Dubai mainland, […]
How to Start an EV Charging Station Business in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights DEWA issued its first-ever Independent Charge Point Operator licenses in October 2024, formally opening Dubai’s EV charging market to private entrepreneurs for the first time. All EV charging stations in Dubai require mandatory DEWA approval under Directive No. 1 of 2017, regardless of size, location, or business type. UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 81 […]