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UAE company setup, explained
Practical articles on setup costs, licences, visas and renewals, using each authority’s own published figures.
Costs
Zero-visa vs 1-visa free zone packages: what your quote leaves out
What a UAE residence visa really adds to a free zone licence: establishment card, e-channel, visa, medical test, with official 2026 prices side by side.
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- Where the price jumps: your first residence visa
- Zero-visa vs 1-visa prices, side by side
- Documents you usually need
- 3 questions to ask before you pay
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Activities
Mixing business activities on one UAE trade licence: what you can and can’t combine
Can you combine e-commerce, trading, a web portal and consultancy on one licence? Free zone limits, approvals to watch for and how to check activity names.
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UAE free zone licence renewal: 5 rules and deadlines every founder should know
Renew early, avoid late fines, save with multi-year licences and budget for visa allocations: five renewal rules from official 2026 free zone terms.
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