How to Liquidate a Mainland Company in UAE: Steps, Cost and Timeline (2026)
Key highlights A licensed liquidator, not the owner, must submit the closure application once a mainland company has actually traded. Dubai enforces a mandatory 45-day creditor notice period that cannot be shortened under any circumstances. The confirmed government fee for the dissolution certificate in Dubai is AED 520, separate from auditor and liquidator service fees. […]
Gold Trading License Cost in Dubai: Free Zone vs Mainland Fee Breakdown
Key Highlights A free zone gold trading license in Dubai starts at AED 11,900 for a one-year term, while mainland licensing remains quote-based with no published fee table. Multi-year free zone commitments cut costs by up to 30 percent, with a 5-year Zero Visa License totaling AED 41,700 instead of AED 59,500. All gold and […]
DIC vs IFZA vs DMCC: Which Free Zone Is Best for Chinese Software Founders?
Key Highlights IFZA is the low-cost default for Chinese software founders, with one-year licenses from AED 11,900 and a free FlexiDesk on packages up to three visas. DMCC costs more (start-up packages roughly AED 43,780 to 51,129), but its established bank relationships ease account opening for Chinese-owned firms. DIC fits funded, brand-conscious tech companies wanting […]
Hidden Costs of an IT Company License in Dubai: The Real 2026 Price Breakdown
Key Highlights The UAE added roughly 250,000 new companies in 2025, and Dubai’s free zones alone attracted 23,000 new commercial licenses in a recent 12-month period. IFZA’s 2026 pricelist advertises IT licenses from AED 11,900, but mandatory add-ons can push your real first-year cost to AED 22,900 or more. New Federal Decree-Laws effective January 1, […]