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Practical guides on licensing, tax, banking, visas and real estate — written by the consultants who file this paperwork every day.

  1. Visas & Residency

    Moving to Dubai in 2026: Visas, Costs, and a Relocation Checklist

    How to move to Dubai from the UK, USA, India, Germany, or South Africa: visa routes, cost of living tables, best areas for expats, and a step-by-step relocation checklist.

    Yulia Lyalyushina Yulia Lyalyushina 12 min read
    Moving to Dubai in 2026: Visas, Costs, and a Relocation Checklist
  2. Legal & HR

    US Export Controls and UAE Company Structures: What Changed in July 2026

    On July 10, 2026, the US moved the UAE to EAR Country Group A:5. What "approved commercial entity" means, who qualifies, and how ownership structure affects access to US technology.

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 8 min read
    US Export Controls and UAE Company Structures: What Changed in July 2026
  3. Taxes & Accounting

    What is e-invoicing in the UAE and how will it affect your business in 2026?

    Understand UAE e-invoicing in 2026: how XML invoice exchange works, when it becomes mandatory, which businesses are affected and what compliance risks to prepare for.

    Alexander Pokhozhaev Alexander Pokhozhaev 10 min read
    What is e-invoicing in the UAE and how will it affect your business in 2026?
  4. Taxes & Accounting

    Salary Benchmarking Reports in the UAE: What Article 36 Really Requires

    Learn whether Salary Benchmarking Reports are mandatory in the UAE and what Article 36 actually requires for founder and Connected Persons remuneration.

    Alexander Pokhozhaev Alexander Pokhozhaev 8 min read
    Salary Benchmarking Reports in the UAE: What Article 36 Really Requires
  5. Living in UAE

    Emirates ID status — 3 easy steps to check it

    If you are not sure about the validity of your ID card, use these 3 simple steps to check it. All you need is the ID number and the following instructions.

    Yulia Lyalyushina Yulia Lyalyushina 11 min read
    Emirates ID status — 3 easy steps to check it
  6. Business Setup

    Comprehensive Guide to Product Registration in Dubai

    Learn everything you need to know about product registration in Dubai and the Dubai Municipality. This guide covers the step-by-step process, required documentation, compliance standards, and registration fees for businesses in the UAE

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 13 min read
    Comprehensive Guide to Product Registration in Dubai
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  8. Legal & HR

    Absconding in the UAE: rules, process, and removal guide

    Complete guide to UAE absconding cases: how to check status online, penalties (AED 10,000+ fines, travel bans), and legal steps to clear your record.

    Alexander Pokhozhaev Alexander Pokhozhaev 22 min read
    Absconding in the UAE: rules, process, and removal guide
  9. Legal & HR

    ADJD will in Abu Dhabi for non-Muslims: full 2026 guide for expats, families, and investors

    This 2026 guide explains ADJD wills for non‑Muslims: advantages vs DIFC and Dubai Courts, digital workflow, fixed government fee, typical document checklist, and scenarios for families and investors.

    Alexander Pokhozhaev Alexander Pokhozhaev 5 min read
    ADJD will in Abu Dhabi for non-Muslims: full 2026 guide for expats, families, and investors
  10. Living in UAE

    All you need to know about GDRFA

    Everything about General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs: check visa status, pay fines online, use GDRFA Smart app for all residency services.

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 5 min read
    All you need to know about GDRFA
  11. Living in UAE

    Everything about services, benefits and more at Tasheel

    Discover what Tasheel is and how it helps with UAE labour and MOHRE services, including key benefits, main services, and Tasheel center addresses across all Emirates.

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 6 min read
    Everything about services, benefits and more at Tasheel

All articles

  1. UAE Pass: how to get and where to use? Living in UAE
  2. How to Obtain a Certificate of Incorporation in the UAE Business Setup
  3. How to Change the Mobile Number Linked to an Emirates ID Living in UAE
  4. Difference between commercial and professional licenses in Dubai Licenses
  5. Divorced mother and child. How to get UAE residence? Visas & Residency
  6. How document clearing services work in Dubai Living in UAE
  7. Starting a Dropshipping in the UAE: An Easy Guide Business Setup
  8. Dubai Courts non-Muslim will in Dubai: full 2026 guide for expats, property owners, and families Legal & HR
  9. What Is Ejari in Dubai: How to Register and Key Benefits Living in UAE
  10. Ejari typing centers in Dubai: services, locations and more Living in UAE
  11. Emiratisation Law 2025: New Rules for UAE's Private Sector Legal & HR
  12. Esaad Card for UAE Golden Visa holders Visas & Residency
  13. Establishment Card in the UAE: Your Guide to the Card in the UAE Business Setup
  14. How to choose an audit firm in Dubai (2026 guide) Taxes & Accounting
  15. How to File Corporate Tax in the UAE: A Complete Guide for Businesses Taxes & Accounting
  16. How to Get a DHA Medical Certificate Online Living in UAE
  17. How to Legally Reduce Corporate Tax in the UAE: A Guide to Smart Structuring Taxes & Accounting
  18. How to Sell on Noon in the UAE: A Complete Guide Business Setup
  19. ICP Smart Services in the UAE Living in UAE
  20. Involuntary Loss of Employment Insurance (ILOE) in the UAE: A Complete Guide Legal & HR
  21. Your Ultimate Guide to Getting a Dubai Import Code and Customs Code Business Setup
  22. The top 8 international offshore banks in Dubai Banking & Finance
  23. ISO Certification in UAE: A Complete Guide Business Setup
  24. Minimum investment to start a business in Dubai (2026): real cost + bank reality Business Setup
  25. Top Selling Products in Dubai and UAE: A Guide for Entrepreneurs Business Setup
  26. Open a Franchise in UAE: Complete 2025 Guide Business Setup
  27. Organic Farming in UAE: A Complete Guide to Getting Started Business Setup
  28. Tax in Dubai for Foreigners: A Complete Guide Taxes & Accounting
  29. UAE Corporate Tax for Offshore Companies (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore & Ajman Offshore) Taxes & Accounting
  30. UID Number In The UAE Visas & Residency
  31. How to start a Web3 business in Dubai Business Setup
  32. What is a Flexi Desk in Dubai? A Complete Guide for UAE Business Setup Business Setup
  33. Escrow accounts in Dubai: What they are and why you need one Banking & Finance
  34. What is the meaning of DMCC Business Setup
  35. Difference Between FZE and FZC in UAE: A Complete Guide Business Setup
  36. Where to do Medical check for UAE residence visa in Dubai Visas & Residency
  37. How Wio Bank is Transforming Business Banking in the UAE Banking & Finance

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