UAE Golden Visa for real estate investors: the complete 2026 guide

The UAE Golden Visa for real estate investors grants a 10-year renewable residence to property buyers who invest a minimum of AED 2 million in UAE real estate. Real estate is the most popular Golden Visa pathway — Dubai alone issued 100,286

Saudi Arabia business setup in 2026: complete guide for foreign investors

Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the GCC at USD 1.1 trillion GDP and 35 million population — the only Gulf market with the scale and consumer density to support mass-market business models. Foreign investors incorporate through a MISA inv

How to close a UAE company: liquidation, deregistration, and exit guide

Closing a UAE company requires four sequential processes: employee termination and visa cancellation, FTA tax deregistration, trade licence cancellation with the DED or free zone authority, and corporate bank account closure. The full process tak

UAE company annual audit: when it’s required and what it costs

A UAE company audit is mandatory for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs), DIFC entities, ADGM entities, and mainland companies with revenue exceeding AED 50 million. For all other entities, an audit is optional but increasingly expected by banks

How to hire your first employee in the UAE: visa, contract, and payroll guide

Hiring your first employee in the UAE requires seven sequential steps: MOHRE registration, offer letter, labour contract, visa application, medical test, Emirates ID, and WPS payroll setup. The process takes 3 to 6 weeks from offer acceptance

UAE e-invoicing: what businesses need to know about the 2027 mandate

The UAE is implementing mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) starting 1 January 2027 for businesses with annual revenue exceeding AED 50 million. All B2B and B2G invoices must be issued, transmitted, and stored electronically through an

How to choose the right UAE free zone for your business

The UAE’s 45+ free zones serve different business models, and choosing the wrong one costs AED 20,000 to AED 50,000 in re-incorporation fees and 2 to 3 months of lost operational time. The right free zone depends on four factors: what your busine