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Is crowdfunding the future of real estate investment?

While total real estate transactions in Dubai alone reached AED 18.3 billion in May 2022, not every would-be investor has access to huge amounts of capital. However, things are changing and markets are becoming more accessible in different ways. In fact, crowdfunding now presents an exciting opportunity for real estate businesses. It’s a route for […]

Logistics License in Dubai: Guide

There has never been a better time to start a logistics company in Dubai. After the worldwide economic shocks of 2020, cargo passing through the United Arab Emirates ports is rapidly bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, according to Statista. So, if your logistics, shipping, or packing business would like to enter one of the world’s […]

Holding company licence Dubai: costs and requirements

Holding companies are well known across the globe as a popular way to manage assets such as property or investments in subsidiary businesses, while being protected from any liabilities. Often, holding companies are associated with large businesses, but this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case – single entrepreneurs can start them too. For those […]

How to Become a Dubai Tax Resident

Dubai – and the wider UAE – are renowned for their low tax regime, with no personal tax levied. It is no surprise that individuals and businesses from around the world have chosen to come to Dubai to take advantage of this. But while there is no tax to be paid in Dubai, overseas nationals […]

Innovation is helping the wellness industry reach new heights

Wellness has rapidly ascended to near-buzzword status over the past decade. To give you some perspective, The Global Wellness Institute’s 2021 report states that the wellness economy represented 5.1% of global economic output in 2020. When you consider the restrictions of that year you can clearly see that this industry is thriving. NielsonIQ even found […]

Offshore company setup in Dubai: Guide

Dubai is an international business hub, and so it is no surprise that many companies and individual entrepreneurs choose to set up offshore companies in the emirate. With fantastic tax and privacy benefits, plus easy setup procedures, it can be a very attractive option. Offshore company formation is just one of several opportunities for business […]

Should you start your company in Dubai Mainland or Free Zone?

Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting and innovative business hubs. More companies are launching in this dynamic emirate than ever before. Last year an incredible 72,000 business licences were issued, marking a 69% increase from 2020. If you are thinking about starting a company in Dubai, one of the most crucial decisions you […]

How to raise capital in the UAE

In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know to get started finding investment for your business in the UAE. This will be a quick reference you can use to find different sources of capital, what to show the people you speak to, and where to find support and programmes that will help […]

How to get a business license in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s prominence as a commercial hub in the UAE keeps on growing. According to news reports, there was a 21.5% rise in business licenses issued there last year – showing just how dynamic the emirate is for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. If you would like to start a business in Abu Dhabi, UAE you […]

Starting a real estate business in Dubai – A Guide

Dubai’s real estate sector has been growing rapidly for many years. And, in 2022, new regulations are set to come in which will allow more foreign investors to purchase property in the emirate. This means inquiries about real estate in Dubai are growing faster than ever, because there are many opportunities in  real estate business […]