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IFZA Crypto Licence: Activities, Requirements and Setup

IFZA Crypto Licence: Activities, Requirements and Setup

If you are planning a crypto, blockchain or Web3 business in Dubai, IFZA can be a practical place to incorporate. The important part is understanding what the licence actually covers. An IFZA crypto l…

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Dubai Sports and Entertainment Free Zone Cluster: Business Opportunities and Setup

Dubai Sports and Entertainment Free Zone Cluster: Business Opportunities and Setup

Dubai already has major sports events, media companies, entertainment venues and a growing creator economy. What it did not have until recently was a free-zone cluster built specifically around these…

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DMCC Crypto Centre: Licensing, Costs and Company Setup

DMCC Crypto Centre: Licensing, Costs and Company Setup

Dubai has built one of the region's largest clusters of crypto, blockchain and Web3 businesses, and a large part of that activity sits inside the DMCC Crypto Centre. The centre is based in Uptown Towe…

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DMCC Activity List: How to Choose the Right Licence Activity

DMCC Activity List: How to Choose the Right Licence Activity

Choosing a business activity sounds like a small part of setting up a company. In DMCC, it can shape your licence type, fees, office requirements, approvals and what you are legally allowed to sell or…

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Delivery Service Licence Dubai: Requirements, Vehicles and Approvals

Delivery Service Licence Dubai: Requirements, Vehicles and Approvals

Dubai’s delivery market covers far more than restaurant orders. Retailers, grocery businesses, pharmacies, e-commerce stores and corporate suppliers all rely on last-mile operators to move goods acros…

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Supermarket Licence Abu Dhabi: Approvals, Documents and Cost

Supermarket Licence Abu Dhabi: Approvals, Documents and Cost

Opening a supermarket in Abu Dhabi takes more than renting a shop, filling the shelves and getting a trade licence. You are entering a regulated food retail business. That means your company licence,…

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Gold Trading Licence Dubai: Activities, Requirements and Setup

Gold Trading Licence Dubai: Activities, Requirements and Setup

Gold has been part of Dubai's trading identity for decades, but setting up a gold business today involves much more than getting a standard commercial licence. According to DMCC, Dubai handles around…

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Forex Trading Licence Dubai: Requirements, Costs and Regulatory Approvals

Forex Trading Licence Dubai: Requirements, Costs and Regulatory Approvals

Dubai is a major financial centre, but setting up a forex brokerage is very different from opening a normal trading company. If your business will accept client orders, execute spot forex or OTC deriv…

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Tour Guide Licence Dubai: Eligibility, Training and Application

Tour Guide Licence Dubai: Eligibility, Training and Application

If you know Dubai well and enjoy explaining the city to visitors, becoming a licensed tour guide can turn that knowledge into paid work. But knowing the landmarks is not enough. You need official cert…

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Dubai Unified Licence: What It Is, Who Needs It and How It Works

Dubai Unified Licence: What It Is, Who Needs It and How It Works

If you run a company in Dubai, you may now see two different numbers connected to the same business: your regular trade licence number and a Dubai Unified Licence number. They are not interchangeable.…

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Business Setup in Dubai for UK and European Entrepreneurs: Visas, Banking and Licence Essentials

Business Setup in Dubai for UK and European Entrepreneurs: Visas, Banking and Licence Essentials

Yes, it is possible for entrepreneurs who are based in Europe or the UK to start a business in Dubai without first becoming residents of the UAE. The method chosen will depend on the type of business…

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Business Setup in Dubai for Students and Young Founders: Who Is Eligible and Which Licence Fits

Business Setup in Dubai for Students and Young Founders: Who Is Eligible and Which Licence Fits

Yes. Students and young entrepreneurs can start a business in Dubai if they fulfil all the necessary legal, licensing or immigration protocols involved. According to the UAE Commercial Transactions La…

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