Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has officially launched an 8-step process that allows property owners in the UAE to secure the 10-year Golden Visa without the need for a local sponsor. The announcement, released on the ICP’s portal and widely reported on July 27, 2025, outlines a…
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City, granting companies operating within its free zones the right to purchase property in designated freehold areas across Dubai. This landmark agreement allows Masdar City-licensed businesses—previously limited in their ability to own property within the emirate—to now invest directly in Dubai’s real…
Dubai has officially launched the “One Freezone Passport,” a strategic initiative enabling businesses to operate across free zones in the emirate under a single license, reinforcing its global standing as a leading investment destination. The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) confirmed on Tuesday that this streamlined licensing framework allows companies licensed in one free zone…
The UAE tax authority may soon allow companies to keep their VAT number even after changing their business type. This change could remove delays, reduce costs, and help more businesses grow without tax confusion. Right now, businesses converting from sole owners or branches to new companies must cancel their VAT and apply again — even…
In a key legislative update, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (9) of 2025, revising ten key articles of the 2021 Dubai Conciliation Law. The new amendments are part of the emirate’s broader efforts to modernize its…
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has started a new program to support small businesses in Al Ain. The goal is to understand their needs better and help them grow. What’s Happening? The Chamber’s team visited local businesses in retail, tourism, and agriculture. They talked to business owners to learn about their daily…