Starting a Business

How to set up a business in Qatar's free zones in 2026: QFZ, QFC and Media City Qatar compared on 100% ownership, tax, sectors, costs and steps.

UAE VAT 2026 guide: the 5% rate, AED 375k mandatory and AED 187.5k voluntary registration, zero-rated vs exempt supplies, EmaraTax filing and penalties.

UAE corporate tax 2026: the 0%/9% brackets, AED 375,000 threshold, free zone income, Small Business Relief, EmaraTax registration, filing and penalties.

Dubai is home to more than 30 designated free zones, each with its own licensing authority, permitted activities, visa quota rules, and fee structure....

Dubai International Financial Centre has announced plans to become the world's first AI-native financial centre — embedding AI into its legal frameworks, regulatory processes, and physical infrastructure. For the 6,500-plus companies in DIFC, the shift means AI-assisted compliance, regulatory sandboxes, and smart campus infrastructure.

Qatar's economy in 2026 is entering a multi-year growth phase as the North Field LNG expansion approaches first production, GDP growth is projected to exceed 5 per cent from 2027, and new foreign ownership rules have driven a 66 per cent surge in new company formations in Q1 2026.

Dubai free zones in 2026 offer 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, 100% foreign ownership, and setup costs ranging from AED 5,750 at budget zones to AED 120,000 at DMCC and AED 80,000-plus at DIFC — here is how to choose the right zone for your business type and budget.

UAE corporate tax 2026 brings critical new filing obligations, free zone qualifying income rules, and a September 30 deadline — here is everything businesses and free zone companies need to know to stay compliant and protect the 0% tax rate.

The UAE has positioned itself as one of the world's premier destinations for technology startups, offering a combination of favourable tax treatment, 100% foreign...

The UAE offers over 40 free zones, but for financial services, professional firms, and technology companies seeking the most credible regulatory environment in the...

The most common challenge international companies cite when entering GCC markets is not regulatory complexity or cultural difference, it's finding the right local partner....

The UAE remains one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world. With a competitive tax environment, a strategic geographic position between Asia, Europe,...