Alcohol Trading Business in UAE: Import, Wholesale & Distribution Explained
Key Highlights Alcohol is a restricted good in the UAE, not a banned one. Commercial import and wholesale trading are fully legal with the right licences. Customs duty on alcohol imports is 50% of the CIF value, ten times the standard rate, so free zone setup can offer serious cost savings for importers. You need […]
Starting a Manufacturing Company in Dubai Free Zone: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights Dubai free zones offer 0% corporate tax on manufacturing income, but only if your QFZP structure is set up correctly from day one. Industrial Licence and Manufacturing Licence are two legally distinct licence types in UAE free zones. Applying for the wrong one delays your entire setup. As of 2025, JAFZA hosts 11,000+ […]
Why the UAE Remains One of the World’s Most Resilient Business Hubs in 2026
Key Highlights The UAE ranked 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 and #1 for entrepreneurship for four consecutive years across 56 economies. The UAE attracted a record $45.6 billion in FDI in 2024, a 48% year-on-year jump, accounting for 37% of all Middle East FDI inflows that year. Foreign entrepreneurs can own […]