https://qawi.ae/blogNotes for UAE business owners on company formation, accounting and tax.enhttps://qawi.ae/blog/pro-service-uae-what-it-ishttps://qawi.ae/blog/pro-service-uae-what-it-isMon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA PRO handles your government paperwork: visas, MOHRE permits and licence renewals. See what it covers, how to check a provider and when you can skip one.https://qawi.ae/blog/cancel-employee-visa-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/cancel-employee-visa-uaeSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to cancel an employee's UAE visa: the MOHRE work permit step, the ICP residence step, AED 50 a day overstay fines and the grace periods.https://qawi.ae/blog/employee-visa-not-cancelled-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/employee-visa-not-cancelled-uaeSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat happens if you don't cancel a UAE visa after an employee leaves: AED 50 a day overstay fines, AED 50,000 harbouring fines, and how to fix it.https://qawi.ae/blog/sponsor-family-uae-company-visahttps://qawi.ae/blog/sponsor-family-uae-company-visaSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWho can sponsor family in the UAE, the AED 4,000 salary rule (or AED 3,000 plus housing), the documents, government fees and 48-hour processing time.https://qawi.ae/blog/sponsor-parents-uae-residencehttps://qawi.ae/blog/sponsor-parents-uae-residenceSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYes, UAE residents can sponsor parents. Dubai's GDRFA lists an AED 10,000 minimum salary, a one-year renewable permit and an AED 5,000 guarantee.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-overstay-fineshttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-overstay-finesSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUAE overstay fines are AED 50 per day once the grace period ends. See grace periods by visa type, how to pay the fine, and the risk for employers.https://qawi.ae/blog/establishment-card-uae-explainedhttps://qawi.ae/blog/establishment-card-uae-explainedSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat a UAE establishment card is, why you need it before hiring, and the 2 day processing time, AED 100 ICP fees and AED 1,000 late renewal cap.https://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-immigration-card-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-immigration-card-uaeSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat the immigration card for a UAE free zone company is, why visas need it first, and what it costs, with ICP's AED 100 fees and a 2 day timeline.https://qawi.ae/blog/medical-test-emirates-id-new-employeeshttps://qawi.ae/blog/medical-test-emirates-id-new-employeesSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow a new UAE hire gets the residence medical test and Emirates ID: the tests, DHA's AED 250 regular fee, ICP's fee list and the 60-day deadline.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-employee-visa-costhttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-employee-visa-costSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUAE employee visa cost in 2026: MOHRE work permit fees run AED 250 to AED 3,450, plus ICP residence, Emirates ID, insurance and medical charges.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-employment-visa-processing-timehttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-employment-visa-processing-timeSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow long a UAE employment visa takes: 2 working days for the MOHRE work permit, 5 working days under the Work Bundle, and a 2-month entry window.https://qawi.ae/blog/abandon-uae-company-leave-countryhttps://qawi.ae/blog/abandon-uae-company-leave-countryFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan you abandon a UAE company and leave? FTA penalties keep running: AED 1,000 a month for late deregistration, max AED 10,000. Here's the exit route.https://qawi.ae/blog/consequences-dormant-company-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/consequences-dormant-company-uaeFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA dormant UAE company still owes licence renewals, corporate tax returns and VAT filings. See the AED 10,000 and monthly penalties and how to close it.https://qawi.ae/blog/employee-visas-when-closing-uae-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/employee-visas-when-closing-uae-companyFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTEmployee visas when you close a UAE company: cancel work permits first, then residence, pay dues within 14 days, and watch the 30 day grace period.https://qawi.ae/blog/employment-visa-new-hire-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/employment-visa-new-hire-uaeFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to get an employment visa for a new hire in the UAE: MOHRE work permit, entry permit, medical and Emirates ID steps, plus fees from AED 250.https://qawi.ae/blog/make-uae-company-dormanthttps://qawi.ae/blog/make-uae-company-dormantFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNo federal dormant status exists for a UAE company. See what still applies, from the 9-month corporate tax return to VAT deregistration, and your options.https://qawi.ae/blog/close-uae-company-liquidation-tax-stepshttps://qawi.ae/blog/close-uae-company-liquidation-tax-stepsThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to close a UAE company properly: licence cancellation, liquidation, FTA deregistration within 3 months, and the AED 10,000 late penalty cap.https://qawi.ae/blog/deregister-vat-corporate-tax-before-closinghttps://qawi.ae/blog/deregister-vat-corporate-tax-before-closingThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTClosing a UAE company? Apply to leave VAT within 30 business days and corporate tax within 3 months. See the AED 1,000 monthly penalty and the steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/deregistration-vs-liquidation-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/deregistration-vs-liquidation-uaeThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLiquidation ends the company; deregistration removes its licence and tax records. See the order of steps, the 3 month corporate tax deadline and penalties.https://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-liquidation-timelinehttps://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-liquidation-timelineThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA Dubai mainland liquidation has a 45 day creditor window; DMCC sets 6 or 12 months. See each stage and the FTA 3 month and 30 business day clocks.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-document-attestation-stepshttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-document-attestation-stepsThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow UAE company documents get attested: notary, then MoFA at AED 2,000 per commercial document, then the embassy if used abroad. Steps, fees and timing.https://qawi.ae/blog/board-resolution-uae-when-neededhttps://qawi.ae/blog/board-resolution-uae-when-neededWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA board resolution records who approved a UAE company decision. See which body must sign, the 21-day notice rule and the three-quarters majority for LLCs.https://qawi.ae/blog/change-company-manager-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/change-company-manager-uaeWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to change the manager of a UAE LLC: the 30-day notice to the licensing authority, FTA's 20-working-day update, and documents by authority.https://qawi.ae/blog/increase-share-capital-uae-llchttps://qawi.ae/blog/increase-share-capital-uae-llcWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to increase share capital in a UAE LLC: the three-quarters vote, DDA fees from AED 3,000, Dubai Economy charges, filing steps and 15-day deadlines.https://qawi.ae/blog/sole-establishment-to-llc-conversionhttps://qawi.ae/blog/sole-establishment-to-llc-conversionWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYes, a UAE sole establishment can become an LLC, but it works as a business sale with a 90-day creditor window and tax steps. Here's the process.https://qawi.ae/blog/update-company-address-free-zonehttps://qawi.ae/blog/update-company-address-free-zoneWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to update your company address with a UAE free zone: documents, 1 to 2 day processing, and the 20 business day deadline to tell the FTA.https://qawi.ae/blog/add-activity-to-trade-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/add-activity-to-trade-licence-uaeTue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to add an activity to a UAE trade licence: where to apply, Dubai DET's AED 500 fee, approvals, JAFZA timing and what to update at the FTA.https://qawi.ae/blog/add-remove-shareholder-uae-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/add-remove-shareholder-uae-companyTue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to add or remove a shareholder in a UAE company: the 30-day pre-emption window, the 15-day UBO update deadline, Dubai fees and the filing steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/change-company-name-trade-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/change-company-name-trade-licence-uaeTue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to change a company name on a UAE trade licence: DET's AED 500 amendment fee, DMCC's AED 4,515 name change fee and the FTA's 20 working day update rule.https://qawi.ae/blog/remove-activity-from-trade-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/remove-activity-from-trade-licence-uaeTue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to remove an activity from a UAE trade licence: Dubai DET's AED 500 request fee, JAFZA's 3 working day timing, SHAMS rules and the FTA 20 day update.https://qawi.ae/blog/transfer-shares-uae-llchttps://qawi.ae/blog/transfer-shares-uae-llcTue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to transfer shares in a UAE LLC: the 30-day first-refusal window, Dubai Economy fees from AED 500, the filing steps and how a share sale is taxed.https://qawi.ae/blog/expired-trade-licence-fines-dubaihttps://qawi.ae/blog/expired-trade-licence-fines-dubaiMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDubai mainland charges AED 250 for a late licence renewal and AED 5,000 for trading unlicensed; free zones like DMCC and Jafza set their own late fees.https://qawi.ae/blog/forgot-to-renew-trade-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/forgot-to-renew-trade-licence-uaeMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat happens when a UAE trade licence expires: the AED 250 late-renewal fine, the AED 5,000 fine for trading unlicensed, and how to renew after expiry.https://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-licence-renewal-audit-reporthttps://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-licence-renewal-audit-reportMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDoes your free zone licence renewal need an audit? IFZA wants audited accounts above AED 3 million turnover; corporate tax adds an AED 50 million test.https://qawi.ae/blog/renew-trade-licence-unpaid-fines-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/renew-trade-licence-unpaid-fines-uaeMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDo unpaid fines block a UAE trade licence renewal? See what Dubai's DET fine list shows, the AED 250 late renewal fine and what else can stall it.https://qawi.ae/blog/trade-licence-renewal-documents-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/trade-licence-renewal-documents-uaeMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to prepare for a UAE trade licence renewal: Dubai needs a RERA-registered tenancy contract; SHAMS can cancel a licence six months after expiry.https://qawi.ae/blog/chamber-of-commerce-registration-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/chamber-of-commerce-registration-uaeSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTChamber membership follows most Dubai DET licences and is compulsory in Abu Dhabi. See who joins, the documents and fees from AED 300 to AED 2,200.https://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-unified-licence-explainedhttps://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-unified-licence-explainedSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Dubai Unified Licence is a DET registry number and QR code for Dubai businesses. See who needs it, how to check yours and the AED 5,000 permit link.https://qawi.ae/blog/employer-noc-side-business-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/employer-noc-side-business-uaeSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDoes your employer need to give an NOC for a UAE side business? See what Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 says, the 2-year non-compete cap and what to check.https://qawi.ae/blog/start-company-uae-while-employedhttps://qawi.ae/blog/start-company-uae-while-employedSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan you set up a UAE company while employed? See what Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 says, the 2-year non-compete cap, NOC questions and the steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/when-to-renew-uae-trade-licencehttps://qawi.ae/blog/when-to-renew-uae-trade-licenceSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen to renew a UAE trade licence, and what a late renewal costs: AED 200 a month in Dubai mainland and AED 1,100 in SHAMS, plus how to renew.https://qawi.ae/blog/check-company-formation-agent-legithttps://qawi.ae/blog/check-company-formation-agent-legitSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCheck a UAE company formation agent in 5 steps: licence search, licensed activity, FTA tax agent register, written scope and fees, and who does the work.https://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-licence-approvals-khda-dhahttps://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-licence-approvals-khda-dhaSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich Dubai activities need KHDA, DHA or other regulator approval before you can operate, with the AED 50,000 KHDA permit fee and the order of steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/hidden-fees-uae-company-formationhttps://qawi.ae/blog/hidden-fees-uae-company-formationSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAre there hidden fees in UAE company formation packages? See which costs sit outside the quote, from AED 100 Emirates ID fees to a AED 10,000 tax penalty.https://qawi.ae/blog/questions-ask-business-setup-consultanthttps://qawi.ae/blog/questions-ask-business-setup-consultantSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAsk these questions before paying a UAE business setup consultant: how to verify licences, itemise fees, and avoid an AED 10,000 corporate tax penalty.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-ongoing-costshttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-ongoing-costsSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat a UAE company pays each year after setup: renewals, visas, insurance, tax filings and the AED 10,000 late registration penalty, with sources.https://qawi.ae/blog/change-free-zone-without-closing-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/change-free-zone-without-closing-companyFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan you change free zones without closing your UAE company? Yes, sometimes. Read the 15 Oct 2025 law, RAKEZ's AED 5,000 fees and the FTA 20 day rule.https://qawi.ae/blog/dual-licence-dubai-explainedhttps://qawi.ae/blog/dual-licence-dubai-explainedFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA dual licence lets a Dubai free zone company trade on the mainland. See the AED 5,000 permit, the AED 10,000 branch licence and the tax catch.https://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-company-mainland-branchhttps://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-company-mainland-branchFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan a free zone company open a mainland branch? Yes in Dubai since Resolution 11 of 2025: AED 10,000 a year, plus the corporate tax catch to know first.https://qawi.ae/blog/move-free-zone-company-to-mainlandhttps://qawi.ae/blog/move-free-zone-company-to-mainlandFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan a free zone company move to the UAE mainland? Compare re-domiciling, a Dubai branch at AED 10,000 a year, a AED 5,000 permit, or a new company.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-visa-quota-how-calculatedhttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-visa-quota-how-calculatedFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTVisa quotas are set by your licensing authority. DMCC allows 1 visa per 9 sq m; MOHRE gives new mainland firms 3 work permits. See how each is worked out.https://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-licence-visa-limithttps://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-licence-visa-limitThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFree zone visa limits vary by zone, package and office size. DMCC allows up to 3 visas on a flexi desk; Meydan cites 0 to 6. See how to check yours.https://qawi.ae/blog/freelance-permit-vs-company-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/freelance-permit-vs-company-licence-uaeThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFreelance permit or company licence for a solo consultant in the UAE? Compare visas, hiring, bank access and the AED 1,000,000 corporate tax turnover line.https://qawi.ae/blog/golden-visa-business-owners-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/golden-visa-business-owners-uaeThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUAE Golden Visa for business owners: the AED 2,000,000 investor route, the AED 1,000,000 revenue SME route, Dubai fees (AED 1,100) and how to apply.https://qawi.ae/blog/investor-visa-through-uae-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/investor-visa-through-uae-companyThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOwning a stake in a UAE company can get you a self-sponsored investor or partner visa. See the AED 1,000,000 and AED 2,000,000 thresholds and the steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/offshore-company-uae-bank-accounthttps://qawi.ae/blog/offshore-company-uae-bank-accountThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan an offshore company open a UAE bank account? Yes, but the bank decides: see the 25% beneficial owner rule, documents banks ask for and the steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/foreign-company-owns-uae-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/foreign-company-owns-uae-companyWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYes, a foreign company can own a UAE LLC or free zone company. See which structures allow it, the documents needed and the 25% beneficial owner rule.https://qawi.ae/blog/multiple-shareholders-free-zone-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/multiple-shareholders-free-zone-companyWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYes, a free zone company can have several shareholders. See the caps (Meydan allows up to 50), documents each owner needs and how to add one.https://qawi.ae/blog/rak-icc-vs-jafza-offshorehttps://qawi.ae/blog/rak-icc-vs-jafza-offshoreWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRAK ICC or JAFZA Offshore? Compare official 2026 fees (AED 10,000 vs AED 3,250 to register), what each can't do, and how corporate tax applies.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-family-business-structurehttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-family-business-structureWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompare an LLC, a registered family company and a family foundation for a UAE family business, plus the three-quarters approval rule for share sales.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-holding-company-setuphttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-holding-company-setupWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to set up a holding company in the UAE: ADGM, DIFC, mainland or free zone, the AED 4,000,000 participation test, SPV fees and the steps.https://qawi.ae/blog/ejari-dubai-what-it-ishttps://qawi.ae/blog/ejari-dubai-what-it-isTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTEjari is Dubai's tenancy contract registry. See who registers, the AED 177.75 online fee, and how it ties to your Dubai trade licence and its renewal.https://qawi.ae/blog/flexi-desk-uae-visashttps://qawi.ae/blog/flexi-desk-uae-visasTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA flexi desk can support UAE visas, but the quota varies: DMCC allows up to 3 visas on a flexi desk. See how DMCC, IFZA, SHAMS and Meydan treat it.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-share-capital-requiredhttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-company-share-capital-requiredTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow much share capital a UAE company needs: no federal LLC minimum, AED 50,000 at DMCC, no minimum at ADGM, and what to confirm with the authority.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-memorandum-of-association-contentshttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-memorandum-of-association-contentsTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA UAE LLC's Memorandum of Association must be in Arabic, authenticated and registered. See what it must contain, the five-day rule and when to amend it.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-share-capital-bank-deposithttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-share-capital-bank-depositTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDoes UAE share capital have to be deposited in a bank? Mainland LLCs must pay it in full; DMCC gives 3 weeks after licence. IFZA and Meydan ask for none.https://qawi.ae/blog/business-activities-per-licence-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/business-activities-per-licence-uaeMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow many activities fit on one UAE licence? SHAMS allows up to 5, IFZA up to 7, Meydan 3 groups included, and Dubai DET states no cap. Fees inside.https://qawi.ae/blog/choose-trade-licence-activities-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/choose-trade-licence-activities-uaeMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to choose business activities for a UAE trade licence: DET's AED 500 amendment fee, SHAMS's five-activity cap, approvals, and the tax effect.https://qawi.ae/blog/e-commerce-and-consulting-same-licencehttps://qawi.ae/blog/e-commerce-and-consulting-same-licenceMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOften yes: SHAMS allows up to 5 activities per licence and IFZA mixes commercial and professional ones. The free zone 5% de minimis test is the catch.https://qawi.ae/blog/physical-office-uae-trade-licencehttps://qawi.ae/blog/physical-office-uae-trade-licenceMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDoes a UAE trade licence need a physical office? Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi rules, flexi desks, Ejari and the AED 850 Abu Dhabi virtual licence fee.https://qawi.ae/blog/reserve-trade-name-dubaihttps://qawi.ae/blog/reserve-trade-name-dubaiMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to reserve a trade name in Dubai: the AED 620 DET fee, naming rules, surcharges for special names, and how free zones handle names differently.https://qawi.ae/blog/difc-vs-adgm-raising-investmenthttps://qawi.ae/blog/difc-vs-adgm-raising-investmentSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDIFC or ADGM for raising investor money? Compare common law courts, the USD 1,500 startup licences, ADGM's USD 5,800 set-up fee and the tax catch.https://qawi.ae/blog/documents-register-uae-companyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/documents-register-uae-companySun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDocuments needed to register a UAE company: passport copies, memorandum, lease and attestation rules, plus branch extras. Mainland takes about 4 days.https://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-company-mainland-clientshttps://qawi.ae/blog/free-zone-company-mainland-clientsSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan a free zone company sell to mainland clients? Dubai's AED 5,000 permit, the AED 10,000 branch route and the 5% tax limit that protects 0% status.https://qawi.ae/blog/set-up-uae-company-remotelyhttps://qawi.ae/blog/set-up-uae-company-remotelySun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan you set up a UAE company without visiting? Licence and signing can be online; residence visa biometrics and bank checks may need a trip.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-free-zone-licence-gcc-tradehttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-free-zone-licence-gcc-tradeSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCan a UAE free zone licence trade across the GCC? See how 5% customs duty, the 90-day VAT export test and destination-country rules apply to shipments.https://qawi.ae/blog/dmcc-licence-worth-the-costhttps://qawi.ae/blog/dmcc-licence-worth-the-costSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA DMCC licence costs AED 20,265 a year before registration and visa fees. See the full first-year bill, when 0% tax applies and when DMCC isn't worth it.https://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-formation-timehttps://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-formation-timeSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow long Dubai company formation takes: 15 minutes on Basher, 4 days via a licensing department, plus visa steps, with official sources and caveats.https://qawi.ae/blog/shams-free-zone-consulting-businesshttps://qawi.ae/blog/shams-free-zone-consulting-businessSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTIs SHAMS a good free zone for consulting? Up to 5 activities per licence, up to 50 visas, and the corporate tax trap on mainland client income.https://qawi.ae/blog/shams-vs-ifza-vs-meydanhttps://qawi.ae/blog/shams-vs-ifza-vs-meydanSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSHAMS vs IFZA vs Meydan compared on cost, visas, activities and tax. Meydan's solo licence is AED 15,000; SHAMS and IFZA don't publish fixed fees.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-llc-sole-establishment-branchhttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-llc-sole-establishment-branchSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompare a UAE LLC, sole establishment and foreign branch on liability, ownership and tax, including the AED 1,000,000 turnover test for individuals.https://qawi.ae/blog/uae-activities-requiring-emirati-partnerhttps://qawi.ae/blog/uae-activities-requiring-emirati-partnerFri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMost UAE mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, but security, banking, commercial agencies and professional licences still need a UAE national.https://qawi.ae/blog/100-foreign-ownership-mainlandhttps://qawi.ae/blog/100-foreign-ownership-mainlandThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMost UAE mainland companies can now be 100% foreign owned under Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, except Cabinet-listed strategic activities.https://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-setup-costhttps://qawi.ae/blog/dubai-company-setup-costWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThere's no single fixed price to open a UAE company. See what free zone and mainland licences, visas, medical tests and Emirates ID actually cost.https://qawi.ae/blog/cheapest-free-zone-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/cheapest-free-zone-uaeTue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAjman Free Zone publishes the lowest verified UAE free zone price at AED 4,888. See what six free zones actually charge and what's left out.https://qawi.ae/blog/mainland-vs-free-zone-uaehttps://qawi.ae/blog/mainland-vs-free-zone-uaeMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMainland lets you trade UAE-wide with 100% foreign ownership on most activities; free zone caps mainland access but skips the local agent. Full comparison.https://qawi.ae/blog/set-up-company-uae-foreignerhttps://qawi.ae/blog/set-up-company-uae-foreignerMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow foreigners set up a UAE company: 100% ownership rules, mainland vs free zone, the registration steps, documents and typical timelines to get licensed.