How to Start a Business in Dubai: Complete 2026 Guide
A practical step-by-step guide to choosing a jurisdiction, selecting a licence, preparing documents and completing company formation in Dubai.
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A practical step-by-step guide to choosing a jurisdiction, selecting a licence, preparing documents and completing company formation in Dubai.
A practical UAE family-business guide covering registry status, family charters, ownership, governance, share transfers, valuation, leadership and succession.
Understand UAE Tax Residency Certificate eligibility, treaty and domestic purposes, company and individual documents, 2026 FTA fees and application steps.
A practical guide to UAE online-business compliance covering licensing, product information, digital contracts, consumer rights, payments, invoices, data and marketing.
Understand Dubai VARA licensing, the eight regulated virtual-asset activities, the two-stage application, governance, AML, technology and launch requirements.
A practical guide to UAE personal data compliance covering lawful processing, consent, security, individual rights, processors, transfers and data breaches.
Understand UAE AML compliance under the 2025 framework, including risk assessment, CDD, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening, goAML reporting and records.
Understand the UAE's new company-law framework for multiple share classes, registration transfers, drag and tag rights, conversions, free-zone branches and private funding.
Understand the UAE Business Exploration Visa, including eligibility, 60/90/120-day options, documents, ICP and GDRFA applications, fees and permitted activities.