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UAE Handbook

Draft, not published. This page has not passed verification against primary sources. Do not rely on it.

Starting a business and freelancing

Planned scope: Mainland and free zone licences, freelance permits, closing a business.

Planned topics (6)

Each topic becomes a page once it is checked against a primary source.

  • Mainland company: steps, services, recruiting, closing; 100% foreign ownership
  • Free zone company: start, run, recruit, close
  • Verify business licences
  • Corporate tax registration (EmaraTax) incl
  • VAT registration and returns
  • Personal insolvency protection