Encor Group Completes Acquisition of FastLane Group in Hong Kong, Strengthening Greater China Capabilities and Accelerating Cross-Border Client Support
Hong Kong, 9 March 2026 — Encor Group (“Encor”), a leading corporate, trust, and fund services platform headquartered in Hong Kong, today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of FastLane Group (“FastLane”), a Hong Kong-based accounting and corporate services firm, with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Sydney. Founded in 2013 by Group Managing Partner, Alex So, FastLane […]
RAK Innovation City: Everything you need to know
Setting up in RAK Innovation City involves selecting your business activity and license type, reserving your company name, submitting shareholder documents for approval, paying the license fees, receiving your incorporation documents, and applying for visas if required. The framework is structured and efficient, which is why many founders consider it one of the more straightforward […]
Top profitable business ideas to start in the UAE in 2026
The top profitable business ideas to start in the UAE in 2026 are those that combine steady demand, sensible setup costs, and a clear regulatory path. The UAE continues to attract founders because the environment is structured: company formation is straightforward, infrastructure works, and the tax system remains competitive by international standards. When entrepreneurs explore […]
How to redomicile or relocate your existing company to the UAE – 2026 guide
Relocating an existing business to the UAE in 2026 can be done either by transferring the legal registration of the current entity into the UAE or by setting up a new UAE company and moving operations across. The better option depends on how your company is structured today, where it’s currently registered, and what you […]
How retail founders can validate a business idea before investing heavily
If you’re a retail founder, figuring out when to go all-in on the investment can be a daunting task. One of the biggest mistakes is committing capital too early when the idea hasn’t been properly tested. In a major retail centre like the UAE, there will be significant upfront costs, including rent, fit-outs, staffing, and […]
How to start and grow a business in Qatar
From Setup To Scale A practical founder’s roadmap for launching, building, and growing in Qatar. In the global race to attract founders, Qatar has quietly moved from emerging to intentional. Over the past few years, the country has invested heavily in infrastructure, innovation, and business frameworks designed not just to attract companies, but to help […]
How to Start a LegalTech Firm in Dubai (2026)
Starting a LegalTech firm in Dubai in 2026 involves a clear, structured setup process. Founders must define their activity, choose the right jurisdiction, reserve a trade name, obtain the appropriate license, secure workspace, open a corporate bank account, and apply for residency visas where required. Dubai has quietly become one of the more innovative markets […]
Employee share ownership plans in UAE: Explained
Employee share ownership plans in the UAE are structured equity or equity-linked arrangements that give employees a stake in the long-term success of a business, rather than rewarding performance through salary alone. In practice, more UAE companies are turning to ESOPs because hiring and retention have changed. Senior talent, technical specialists, and leadership hires increasingly […]
Dubai Unified Licence: Everything you need to know
The Dubai Unified Licence is a Dubai government framework that gives businesses a single, standard commercial identity across the emirate. It applies to companies licensed on the mainland and in free zones, consolidating their core records under a single reference point. Previously, business data often resided in parallel systems. A company’s details could appear one […]
Certificate of Good Standing in Dubai: 2026 guide
A certificate of good standing in Dubai is obtained by confirming that a company is properly registered, fully compliant with its regulatory obligations, and in good standing with the authority that issued its license before submitting a formal request for certification. The certificate is an official confirmation that a business is operating legally at a […]