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Practical guides written by our setup consultants — covering Free Zone selection, Mainland incorporation, corporate tax, visa rules and banking compliance.
- SPC Free Zone Setup 2026 — Cost, Visas & Process Guide
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City) setup in 2026 — licences starting from 5,000 AED and full Company + Visa packages from 25,000 AED all-in. Costs, visas, process and what’s included. - Opening a Corporate Bank Account in the UAE 2026 — Banks, Requirements & Rejection Reasons
How to open a UAE corporate bank account in 2026 — banks compared, full document checklist, realistic timelines, minimum balances and the 8 reasons applications actually get rejected. - Free Zone vs Mainland Company in Dubai 2026 — Which Should You Choose?
Free Zone vs Mainland in Dubai 2026 — real cost gap, invoicing rules, 100% ownership, corporate tax and visa quotas compared. A clear decision framework, not a sales pitch. - Meydan Free Zone Setup 2026 — Cost, Visas & Process Guide
Meydan Free Zone setup in 2026 — Dubai’s premium-address Free Zone for consultants and professionals. Starting from 12,500 AED. Full guide: costs, visas, process and banking. - UAE Golden Visa 2026 — Eligibility, Costs & Step-by-Step Process
UAE Golden Visa 2026 — complete eligibility, costs and step-by-step process. Investor, entrepreneur, specialised talent, real estate routes. From 2,800 AED. Family sponsorship rules and FAQ. - UAE Corporate Tax for Free Zone Companies in 2026 — The QFZP Guide
UAE Corporate Tax 2026 for Free Zone companies — 0% QFZP vs 9% standard rate. Qualifying activities, substance test, audit requirement, common mistakes, FTA filing. Full guide. - Cost to Open a Company in Dubai in 2026 — Complete Cost Breakdown
How much does it cost to open a company in Dubai in 2026? Real all-in breakdown — license, visa, office, banking, tax. From 12,500 AED. Free Zone vs Mainland comparison plus FAQ. - IFZA Free Zone Setup 2026 — Cost, Visas & Process Guide
IFZA Free Zone setup in 2026 — Dubai’s most flexible Free Zone, with 2,500+ activities. Starting from 14,900 AED. Full guide: costs, visas, process and banking.
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In-depth setup guides for the 7 UAE Free Zones — IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, RAKEZ, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC. Costs, activities, visa rules and banking.
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The 9% UAE Corporate Tax explained — QFZP status, qualifying activities, audit requirements, Small Business Relief and VAT compliance.
Visas & Residency
Investor visas, the 10-year Golden Visa, family sponsorship, Emirates ID — all the UAE residence pathways explained in detail.