News
Insights & guides
Guides on company formation, visas, banking, tax and compliance in Dubai.
Practical, sourced guidance on setting up and running a company in Dubai: company formation, residence and Golden Visas, corporate banking, VAT and corporate tax, trademarks and compliance. Every article answers a real question and cites the government source, so you can act on it, and reach us for a fixed quote when you are ready.
- 15 August 2026
- Corporate Banking
- 6 min read
Corporate bank account in the UAE: the real checklist
A UAE corporate bank account can take weeks and is where setups stall. What banks check, the documents they want, and how to get approved first time.
Read More
- 14 August 2026
- Accounting and Tax
- 6 min read
Free zone corporate tax: do you pay the 9 percent?
Free zone corporate tax is 9% above AED 375,000, but a qualifying free zone person can access 0% on qualifying income. How the rule works, from the FTA.
Read More
- 14 August 2026
- Accounting and Tax
- 7 min read
Qualifying Free Zone Person: when 0 percent tax actually applies
A Qualifying Free Zone Person keeps the 0 percent corporate tax rate on qualifying income. It is conditional on real substance, so free zone companies do not get it by default.
Read MoreRecent articles
Getting a residence visa for a newborn in Dubai