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Field notes on doing business in the UAE.

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

  1. Licenses

    How to Earn Money Online in the UAE: Where the Licence Line Falls

    Earning online from the UAE is legal. What decides whether you need a permit is not how much you make but whether the work is regular and for your own account. Cross that line without one and the platform freezes the payout, not the tax office.

    Yulia Lyalyushina Yulia Lyalyushina 8 min read
    How to Earn Money Online in the UAE: Where the Licence Line Falls

  2. Business Setup

    Best Free Zone in the UAE? Wrong Question. Ask These Three Instead

    AED 5,750 buys a SHAMS licence with no visa; AED 12,545 buys a DWTC setup with a desk. Both are the "best free zone in the UAE" — for two different owners. Which one you are depends on three things: budget, goal, activity. Whether the company ever gets a bank account depends on a fourth: you.

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 12 min read
    Best Free Zone in the UAE? Wrong Question. Ask These Three Instead

  3. Business Setup

    Company Registrations in Dubai in 2026: What the Unified Licence Register Shows

    Dubai issued 67,561 licences in January–July 2026, 27% fewer than a year earlier. We analysed 1,034,932 records from the Dubai Pulse licence register: monthly dynamics, mainland vs free zones, initial approvals and what the data cannot tell you.

    Andrey Ovchinnikov Andrey Ovchinnikov 8 min read
    Company Registrations in Dubai in 2026: What the Unified Licence Register Shows

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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?

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  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

All articles

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

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