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Everything, explained.
Plain answers on setting up in Dubai, written by the people who do it every day. The honest version, not the brochure.
Can a foreigner open a bank account in Dubai?
Yes, foreigners open personal and business bank accounts in Dubai routinely. Here is what banks ask for and why some applications stall.
MovingMoving to Dubai: the complete checklist
A clear, ordered checklist for moving to Dubai: company, residency, banking, and the life admin, in the sequence that actually works.
Business setupHow long does it take to set up in Dubai?
Most people are fully set up in Dubai in under a week. Here is the honest timeline, what runs in parallel, and what can slow it down.
Business setupFree zone vs mainland in Dubai: which do you need?
The real difference between a free zone and mainland company in Dubai, and how to know which one actually fits what you do.
Visa & residencyGetting your Dubai visa and residency
How UAE residency actually works, the steps from entry permit to Emirates ID, and how to bring your family with you.
TaxIs Dubai really 0% tax? How it actually works
Personal income tax in Dubai is genuinely zero. The part people miss is the 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000, and 5% VAT. Here is the honest picture.
Business setupWhat documents do you need to set up in Dubai?
What you actually need to start a Dubai setup, what comes later for your visa and banking, and why the real list is shorter than you think.
CostsHow much does it cost to set up a business in Dubai?
What actually drives the cost of a Dubai business setup, why a single sticker price is always misleading, and how to get your real, current number in under a minute.
TaxTax and VAT for your Dubai company
Corporate tax, VAT, and personal income in the UAE, explained plainly, and what you actually need to register and file.
Business setupHow to set up a business in Dubai
The real steps to setting up a business in Dubai, in order, and how the whole thing gets done in about a week when it is run properly.
BankingBusiness banking in Dubai: what to expect
Why opening a UAE business bank account is the step that stalls most setups, what banks actually look at, and how to clear it fast.
AccountingAccounting for your Dubai company
What bookkeeping is now required for a UAE company in the corporate tax era, and whether to handle it yourself or have it done for you.