Key Highlights French nationals can own 100% of businesses in Dubai across 1,000+ activities under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020. Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda
Key Highlights 100% foreign ownership and simplified company formation make the UAE a prime destination for German entrepreneurs in 2026. Bilateral trade between Germany and
Key Highlights Dubai CommerCity is officially the first free zone exclusively dedicated to digital commerce in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region.
Key Highlights Pay 0% personal income tax in Dubai and only 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000—significantly lower than the UK’s 25% corporation
Key Highlights IFZA offers over 800 business activities across professional, commercial, and industrial licenses, with setup completing in 2-5 days for non-regulated activities. IFZA permits
Key Highlights RAKEZ offers the widest range of approved business activities in the UAE, covering everything from trading and manufacturing to e-commerce, media, and emerging
Key Highlights GDRFA allows online mother’s name corrections through their website or AMER centers with an AED 10 innovation fee, though total correction costs vary
Key Highlights ? AED 1M Revenue Threshold – Entrepreneurs need annual revenues of at least AED 1 million from their SME business. ? Incubator Fast-Track
Key Highlights Entrepreneurs can qualify for the UAE Golden Visa with a minimum AED 500,000 investment or by showing AED 1 million in annual business
Key Highlights ? Illegal Operations Enforced: Traditional bed space businesses face AED 50,000 fines and eviction ? Legal Pathway Available: Holiday Home License from Dubai