Government Regulations & Legal Updates
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UAE labour law, permits, approvals and regulatory changes that affect how businesses operate day to day.
Dubai Shared Housing Law 2026: New Rules for Tenants, Landlords and Operators
Sharing an apartment or villa has long been common in Dubai, especially among students, professionals and residents looking to reduce housing costs. In 2026, however, the rules around this type of acc…
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ICV Meaning Explained: What Dubai Businesses Need to Know About In-Country Value
The National ICV Program, supervised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), has expanded to include 31 government entities and employs approximately 19,000 Emiratis in certified…
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Payroll Outsourcing Dubai: Benefits, Costs and Compliance Considerations
Payroll can look fairly simple when your company has five employees. You calculate salaries, make a bank transfer and send payslips. Then the team grows. You start dealing with overtime, unpaid leave,…
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UAE Competition Law 2026: New Rules for Mergers, Exclusive Agreements and Businesses
Competition law in the UAE has become far more relevant to everyday business decisions. The main law, Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 Regulating Competition, has been in place for several years. But…
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Commercial Gaming License UAE: GCGRA Requirements, License Types and Business Opportunities
Commercial gaming in the UAE has moved into a formal federal regulatory system. What was once a largely restricted market now has licensed lottery operations, land-based gaming, internet gaming, sport…
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Business Activities in UAE That Require External Government Approvals
Getting a UAE trade licence can be fairly quick for a straightforward business. The process changes once you enter a regulated industry. A management consultancy, for example, may have a relatively si…
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Does Your UAE Company Still Need a Stamp or Seal?
You receive your UAE trade licence, incorporation documents and company registration details. Then somebody asks a surprisingly old-fashioned question: “Where is your company stamp?” It can feel stran…
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Ejari Registration Guide for New Businesses in Dubai
Renting an office is often one of the last major steps before a new Dubai business can complete its licensing process. Signing the lease alone, however, may not be enough. For many businesses renting…
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How to Sponsor Your Family After Business Setup
Setting up a UAE company is often the first step for entrepreneurs planning to live here long-term. Once your business licence and personal residence are sorted, the next question is usually practical…
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MOFA Attestation in UAE: Complete Guide
You may have a genuine degree, marriage certificate or company document, but that does not always mean a UAE authority can accept it immediately. If the document was issued in another country, or if a…
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Nominee Director Services in UAE
A nominee director arrangement can be useful in certain UAE corporate structures, but it is often misunderstood. Some business owners assume a nominee director allows the real owner to disappear from…
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UAE Shareholder Agreement: Key Clauses Every Business Owner Should Include
Starting a company with another shareholder often feels straightforward at the beginning. You agree on ownership percentages, decide who will run the business and start working. Problems usually appea…