Written by the Visask team. No generic content — only what's relevant to people living, working, and building businesses in the UAE.
The 9% corporate tax rate is now in effect. Freezone companies qualifying for the 0% rate must meet strict substance requirements. We break down what qualifies, what does not, and what filings are due and when.
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Setup cost, visa quota, office requirements, and permitted activities compared side by side. We have helped founders set up in both.
The Ministry of Human Resources requires a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000 for engineering professionals. Here is what counts, what does not, and how to document it.
Tax period, filing window, payment deadline, and penalties for late submission. A plain-English calendar built for UAE freezone operators.
Wrong entry channel, mismatched passport names, and using expired medical results are the three most common rejection triggers. We see them every week.
DMCC carries more prestige and a higher price tag. IFZA is faster and cheaper. Neither is universally better — it depends on your activity list and visa count.
Mandatory registration kicks in at AED 375,000 taxable turnover per 12 months. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500. Here is what counts toward the threshold.
Kamran had tried twice before with other providers and faced weeks of back-and-forth. On his third attempt, with a full document checklist prepared in advance, the process was straightforward.
Doctors applying through the Health Authority route need their credentials attested by the relevant medical council before GDRFA can process the visa. The sequence matters.
An entry permit is the first step; a residence visa is the stamp on your passport. Confusing the two is the most common cause of process delays we see in applications.
Both offer industrial land, warehousing, and competitive licensing fees. The deciding factor is usually your port access and whether you need dual-activity licensing.
VAT returns in the UAE are filed quarterly through the FTA's EmaraTax portal. We walk through each field, common input tax errors, and how to handle zero-rated exports.
James arrived on a visit visa, applied for the Freelance Permit through a Dubai freezone, and converted to a residence visa without leaving the country. Timeline and costs included.
