Starting a business while being employed in Dubai – your way forward
The United Arab Emirates guarantees that its workforce is well-compensated and has a decent work-life balance. However, according to one study, around 50% of UAE residents dream of starting their own business even with these benefits. And adding fuel to that spark is the fact that the UAE, and Dubai in particular, is one of […]
Fast-growing payment gateways for the UAE
Whether online or in store, every retailer needs a robust, secure, and reliable payment gateway – so that customers can pay, and their business can trade. A payment gateway is a secure means of connecting your business bank account to your customers via an e-commerce platform. The global pandemic was a catalyst for payment gateway […]
How is the metaverse moving things in the UAE?
The metaverse has garnered a lot of publicity recently in Dubai and the wider UAE following the hosting of the World Government Summit 2022, and the Dubai Municipality’s announcement of plans to create a digital twin of Dubai in the metaverse at the event. The digital Dubai, called One Human Reality, will include virtual environments […]
Audit and Accounting Licence Abu Dhabi: Costs and Requirements
Across Abu Dhabi, there are thousands of businesses, and all of them need audit or accounting services of some sort. For businesses in some sectors in Abu Dhabi, a yearly audit is a requirement of holding a business licence. This means that accounting services are always in demand in Abu Dhabi – and always will […]
Banking, Tax & Accounting to Media and Marketing, Creative Zone’s single-window corporate services are every entrepreneurs’ respite
Business set up consultancy Creative Zone has become something of a staple for new business owners coming to the UAE. Since its launch back in 2010, Creative Zone has set up over 45,000 businesses, including bigwigs like Hyundai and Whirlpool, to the region’s most successful start-ups and SMEs like Entertainer, Ekar, Fruitful Day, Rely OnNutec, amongst others. […]
Can a foreigner open a business in Qatar?
Qatar is a great place to establish a company. This is because the Qatari government aggressively supports foreign investment and the establishment of branch offices of international corporations in the country. Over 85 nationalities call Qatar home, and the country is often cited as having one of the world’s most creative and competitive economies. The […]
Startup Incubators in Dubai: 2022 Guide
Are you looking for funding or a mentor for your startup business in the United Arab Emirates? Have you considered joining a startup incubator or accelerator? With so many programmes available in the United Arab Emirates, you may be wondering what the purpose of incubators is. What services do they provide to entrepreneurs like you, […]
How to Start a Marketing and Communications Agency in Dubai
The UAE contributes 46% of the $23.43 billion spent on digital advertising in the Middle East and North Africa. With Dubai’s economy booming, recent legislation has made company setup simpler for foreign nationals. So, starting a marketing and communications agency in Dubai has tremendous potential. Here are the basics of what you need to know […]
Commercial license Abu Dhabi Guide
Abu Dhabi has a fast-growing and rapidly diversifying economy, and many businesses – long-established and startups – are looking to set up a base in the emirate. However, businesses in certain sectors require a commercial license to be able to operate in Abu Dhabi. But how do you go about applying for a commercial license? […]
What Is a DED Payment Voucher, and How to Get It?
The prevailing view among numerous business owners in Dubai is that trade license renewal is complicated. This may be the case when an owner is unaware of the documents needed to submit while renewing their license or how to generate the DED voucher to make the payment. As business owners, you have to renew your […]