Can I Start an IT Company in Dubai from Malaysia Without Visiting?
Key Highlights You can incorporate and 100% own a Dubai IT company from Malaysia fully online, with a free zone license typically issued within 14 working days of approval. UAE residency is the one thing you can’t finish remotely, since the medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics, and visa stamping all require a single in-person […]
Is Dubai Better Than Singapore for SaaS and Software Startups in 2026?
Key Highlights Dubai free zone licenses start from AED 11,900 per year with 0% personal tax, while Singapore charges a flat 17% corporate tax. Qualifying free zone companies in Dubai can pay 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, but only if they meet substance and de minimis conditions. Singapore requires at least one locally resident […]
Software Company Setup in the UK or Dubai: Which Is Best for Founders in 2026?
Key Highlights Dubai free zones offer 0 percent corporate tax on qualifying income, while UK companies pay 19 to 25 percent depending on profit level. Both Dubai mainland and free zone companies allow up to 100 percent foreign ownership, matching UK company ownership rules. The UAE attracted a record AED 177.3 billion in total foreign […]
Restaurant Trade License in Dubai: Avoid These Setup Mistakes
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for your restaurant can force a costly mid-process licence conversion. Free zones generally restrict full-service, dine-in restaurant activities, while mainland licensing does not. A restaurant trade licence requires both a DET commercial licence and a separate Dubai Municipality food permit. JSB reviews your restaurant’s activity and jurisdiction fit before […]
Avoid Costly Delays: The Right Way to Handle Salon Business Setup in Dubai
Key Highlights A salon trade licence requires both Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) approval and a separate facility health inspection before you can legally open. Mainland salon licences allow 100% foreign ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, confirmed by the Ministry of Economy (MOEC), with no local sponsor required for most […]
How to Open a Grocery Store in Dubai Without Setup Delays
Key Highlights A DET trade licence alone does not authorize you to stock or sell food products in Dubai. Most grocery store delays happen after licence issuance, not before it. JSB coordinates trade licence applications and additional government approvals under one process. Most first-time retail entrepreneurs assume a trade licence is the finish line. […]
How to Start an Education Consultancy in Dubai, UAE: A Beginner’s Guide
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A standard trade licence alone does not authorize you to deliver training or courses in Dubai. The KHDA Educational Services Permit costs between AED 15,000 and AED 25,000 depending on activity count. Initial Approval and Trade Name Reservation must be secured before KHDA reviews your permit application. JSB’s in-house Chartered Accountants and PRO […]
How to Get a Trade Licence in Dubai for Your Retail Business Without Costly Mistakes
Key Highlights A retail business in Dubai requires a commercial trade licence issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) or a free zone authority; a professional licence does not permit the sale of physical goods. Choosing the wrong business activity code on your trade licence is the leading reason UAE banks reject […]
Beauty Salon Trade Licence in Dubai: Avoid the Wrong Setup Route
Key highlights A beauty salon trade licence in Dubai starts with the right authority route, not just the paperwork. Dubai Economy and Tourism handle mainland trade licences, while Free zone authorities issue their own licences. The wrong setup route can slow your launch and create avoidable changes later in the process. JSB supports company formation, […]
How to Set Up a Property Management Company in Dubai the Right Way for UK Investors
Key Highlights A property management company in Dubai usually needs both a DET trade licence and RERA approval, not just one or the other. UK investors can often begin the setup process remotely, but the activity classification must align with the approval path from the start. The biggest setup mistake is forming the company first […]