Expert Advice

The UAE is known for many things. The first is its taste for luxury and appetite for gold. The second is that it is a rising star when it comes to being one of the best places to do business globally. In this article we take a look at the lowest costs freezone and the cheapest way to set up a business in the UAE. Read more

An article illustrating the feasibility and cost of doing business in Dubai for a small company, including budget range, expenses list, and more. Read more

This blog discusses the steps involved in obtaining a mainland licence in Dubai. It also covers the requirements for such a business. Read more

An article illustrating how to change a local sponsor in Dubai, detailing all the steps and procedures involved, and the documents required. Read more

If you plan to open a business in Qatar, it is important to understand the various company structures that are available to business investors and how they differ. This article is a guide to the Limited Liability Company (LLC) option in Qatar, its advantages, the process of incorporation, and the requirements for eligibility. Read more

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has recently announced a new classification system for companies in the UAE, in which they will now be categorised in 3 tiers. This new classification system comes into effect from 1st June 2022. Read more

Qatar Law No. (22) of 2021 regulating Health Care Services within the country issued by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has now formally come into force from May 4th, 2022 - six months after it was published in the Official Gazette. Read more

16 May 2022, Dubai, UAE - Sovereign Group, the leading independent global provider of corporate, private client and retirement planning services, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Sovereign PPG (PPG), one of the foremost company formation and corporate services providers in the Middle East. Read more

From the 15th of May 2022, all companies in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) will be required to appoint a Company Coordinator. The registered Company Coordinator role in DMCC is an authorised individual who will represent the company when directly interacting with DMCC, whether virtually or in-person, to inquire, submit and collect official company documents and liaise with the DMCC Freezone Authority on behalf of the company. A DMCC company can appoint an existing employee from their DMCC company, or an employee sponsored by a branch company, or they can appoint an external consultant. Multiple individuals that can be appointed as a Company Coordinator if required. Read more

The UAE government recently approved new legislation on residency and entry requirements to the country with the hope of attracting skilled and talented individuals to live and work in the UAE. The new regulations, which form part of the Federal Decree Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, provide conditions and requirements for both long-term residency and short term stays in the UAE. Read more