How to Open a Branch Business in the UAE – Complete Guide 2022

Starting a business in the UAE is simple and fast. Many foreign businesses jump to the opportunity because the government offers many incentives to international investors to start a business there. Foreign companies keen to extend their operations and create a presence in the UAE can choose to open either a branch office, a subsidiary, […]
Cheapest Free Zones in the UAE – Free Zone Cost Comparison

The economy of the United Arab Emirates is flourishing due to several economic sectors, especially the free zones. The UAE established free zones in the 1980s to encourage foreign investment. Free zones are especially popular with entrepreneurs and business owners looking to enter the Middle East market. There are several advantages to choosing a free […]
Start an HR consultancy in Abu Dhabi: 2022 Guide

As we move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in Abu Dhabi need more support than ever when it comes to human resources. Employee retention in particular is a serious challenge for Abu Dhabi businesses in 2022 – research shows companies are raising salaries by as much as 10% to attract staff. Given this challenging […]
New UAE Tax Regulations Explained: 2022 Guide

Many companies operating in the United Arab Emirates have traditionally been exempt from paying income tax on their revenues. As part of the most significant legislative change in the country’s history, the UAE government has announced the implementation of a federal corporate income tax. The relevant corporate tax legislation is still in the works and […]
Why You Should Care About Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship might sound like another ‘buzz’ word, but it’s not. Simply put, it’s when people start companies with the goal of not only creating a successful business, but also positively impacting on social, cultural, or environmental issues through their products and services – or even directly through investment in others. With consumers wanting increasingly […]
Compliant or not compliant, that is the question: the UAE’s progress in meeting OECD international tax standards

Happiness, well-being and prosperity are high on the agenda for the UAE government’s plans to create an inclusive and cohesive society, while contributing to a growing global economy. But to do this, the Emirates government has had to address a grey area – namely, its status as an international tax haven. In recent years, the […]
Creative Zone: “The UAE is in for a transformative change in the business set-up space in future”

This is as good a time to ask as any – in a post-pandemic scenario, what has changed in the business set-up space here in the UAE? How has Creative Zone tuned its value offerings to meet this change? It is all thanks to the excellent management of the pandemic by the UAE government that […]
From Complimentary VIP Packages, VAT Consultation, and a Free Visa for Life, Creative Zone Launches Competitive Summer Deals.

After being declared the most recovered nation from Covid-19, the UAE has witnessed a sharp rise in almost every sector. To make things more favourable, company formation specialists, Creative Zone, has launched new summer deals for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to start a business in the UAE. The company is offering VIP services with any […]
Corporate Bank Account in the UAE: All You Need to Know

After establishing your company and obtaining a UAE resident visa, the next step is to open your business bank account. Without a functioning corporate bank account, you are handicapping your business operations. There is no denying that opening a business bank account in the UAE can be time-consuming, challenging, and sometimes annoying. It is not […]
How to Start an Import-Export Business in Qatar

The State of Qatar’s economy is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle Eastern region. It has state-of-the-art modern infrastructure, a liberal business environment, stable governance, and social and political stability, making it a great place to invest and start a business. And currently, the import and export trade is one of the hottest industries […]