Forex trading involves buying and selling global currencies in the world’s largest financial market, with $9.6 trillion traded daily in 2025. The UAE has become a premier hub for forex trading, offering forex traders and companies a strategic location, zero taxes, and robust regulation. To legally start a forex trading business in Dubai, you need…
The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) regulates over 2,000 business activities specifically for mainland Dubai companies distinct from free zone jurisdictions, which operate under separate licensing authorities with their own activity lists and regulations. Your DED activity selection determines your company in the UAE’s legal scope, regulatory requirements, and compliance framework, making it far…
What does launching a restaurant in Dubai actually cost? From licensing fees to hidden expenses, understanding the complete cost breakdown is essential for accurate budgeting. This guide reveals exactly what you’ll pay at every stage of the licensing process so you can plan with confidence. If you’re planning a smaller setup, see our detailed guide…
Starting an online business in Dubai, UAE is exciting. But before you build your website or make your first sale, you need to register your online business with relevant authorities. That means choosing the right business setup and getting a valid license, and opening a bank account. Without a license, your business is unprotected, you…
A Special Power of Attorney (SPOA) is a legal document that grants someone limited authority to act on your behalf for a specific task. In Dubai, it’s widely used for property sales, vehicle registration, and legal matters when the principal is unavailable. Unlike a General POA, it focuses on a single, clearly defined action, making…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that the UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), set at 15% for large multinational companies, has achieved transitional qualified status. The decision, announced on August 25, 2025, provides greater certainty for businesses operating in the Emirates and shields them from additional foreign tax burdens. The…