How to Start an Audit Firm in Dubai, UAE: The Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights Starting an audit firm in Dubai requires a dual-track approval: an individual MoE practicing auditor license for every signing partner, plus firm registration through both DED and the Ministry of Economy. ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, and four other recognized qualification holders only need to pass one exam module — the UAE Legislation and Tax […]
How to Start a Property Management Company in Dubai from Canada (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights A Canadian can own 100% of a Dubai mainland property management company with no local Emirati partner, following Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, effective 14 October 2025. The AED 5 million bank guarantee required for this license is a bank-issued financial instrument, not a cash deposit you pay upfront. You can handle […]
How to Start an Insurance Company in Dubai, UAE: Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights Starting an insurance company in Dubai requires a license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) under Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025, issued September 8, 2025 and effective September 16, 2025. Minimum paid-up capital is AED 100 million for insurance companies and AED 250 million for reinsurance companies, as confirmed by […]
How to Start a Business in Meydan Free Zone in 2026: Steps, Costs and Visa
Key Highlights A Meydan Free Zone standard license starts from AED 12,500, and the Fawri 60-minute express license starts from AED 15,000, both with 100% foreign ownership and no mandatory office lease. The entire company setup process is 100% remote. You don’t need to visit Dubai at any stage to form your company or receive […]
How to Start a Business in Dubai Media City Free Zone (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights DMC licenses are issued within 14 working days of complete document submission, per the UAE government portal. UAE free zone cumulative licenses grew 23.8% in one year, reaching over 218,000 licenses by early 2025, per the National Economic Registry. GoFreelance Permit holders at DMC can sponsor only themselves and cannot hire or sponsor […]
Cloud and Data Companies in Dubai: Opportunities, Free Zone Costs and Setup Guide 2026
Key Highlights Set up a cloud or data company in Dubai with 100% foreign ownership and 0% personal income tax, with technology licenses starting from AED 11,900 per year at IFZA. The UAE cloud computing market is projected to grow from USD 12.84 billion in 2025 to USD 45.41 billion by 2030 at a CAGR […]
Why FinTech Startups Are Moving to Dubai
Key Highlights Dubai ranked 7th globally in GFCI 39 (March 2026), its highest position ever and the only Middle East financial center in the global top 10. Free zone fintech companies in Dubai pay 0% personal income tax and may qualify for 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. You can incorporate a Dubai free zone […]
Best Free Zones for Creative and Marketing Agencies in UAE (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights The UAE has over 40 free zones, but only a handful are purpose-built for creative and marketing agencies. Picking the wrong one affects your costs, visa options, and growth for years. Free zone companies offer 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income with no local sponsor required, as confirmed by […]
How to Start an Automated Car Wash Business in UAE: Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
Key Highlights The UAE had over 4.56 million registered vehicles as of June 2025, up 390,000 in just 12 months, per RTA data. Foreign investors can own 100% of a mainland car wash business in the UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, effective June 2021. A commercial trade license and municipality environmental approval […]
How to Start a Robotics Company in Dubai in 2026
Key Highlights You can start a robotics company in Dubai in as few as 5 to 7 working days through a UAE free zone, with 100% foreign ownership permitted under Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025. IFZA free zone licenses for robotics businesses start at AED 11,900 for a 1-year Zero Visa package in 2026, […]