How to Set Up a Luxury Retail Business in Dubai Mall
Key Highlights A DET mainland commercial trade license is legally required to operate a physical store inside Dubai Mall. Federal Decree-Law 20 of 2025 allows 100% foreign ownership of mainland retail LLCs without a local Emirati sponsor. Retail owners must navigate updated 2026 UAE anti-evasion tax laws alongside the standard 9% Corporate Tax and 5% […]
How to Start a Data Analytics Company in Dubai in 2026
Key Highlights The UAE data analytics market is projected to reach USD 5,167.4 million by 2030, growing at a 17.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, making Dubai one of the highest-demand markets for analytics firms in the region. 100% foreign ownership is permitted for most professional and commercial activities on the UAE mainland since 2021, […]
How to Set Up a SaaS Business in a Dubai Free Zone (2026)
Key Highlights IFZA free zone licenses start from AED 11,900 (inclusive of VAT) under the April 2026 promotion, with one free residence visa for life on 1-visa and above packages.? The UAE has 40+ free zones offering 100% foreign ownership for SaaS businesses with no local sponsor required.? Free zone companies in the UAE pay […]
How to Open a Web3 Business in Dubai: Legal Requirements Explained (2026)
Key Highlights VARA approval is legally required before your trade license in Dubai, under Article 15(c) of Dubai Law No. (4) of 2022. Getting this sequence wrong resets your entire application. VARA license application fees start at AED 40,000 for advisory and transfer services and go up to AED 100,000 for exchange, custody, and broker-dealer […]
How to Start a Crypto Trading Company in Dubai: The VARA License Guide (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s licensed virtual asset market hit AED 2.5 trillion ($680 billion) in transaction volumes in 2025, making it the world’s largest regulated crypto market.? A free zone trade license alone is not enough. You need a separate VARA VASP license before you can legally operate any virtual asset activity in Dubai.? VARA licenses […]
How to Set Up a Blockchain Business in a Dubai Free Zone (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), established under Law No. 4 of 2022, is the first dedicated VA regulator in the MENA region. Dubai free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, and full profit repatriation with no capital transfer restrictions. VARA requires a mandatory VASP licence for any […]