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Business Setup in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah offers several distinct routes for company formation. RAKEZ is a broad-based economic zone for commercial, professional and industrial businesses. Innovation City is a technology-focused free zone. RAK Maritime City Free Zone serves maritime, industrial and logistics businesses, particularly those requiring port or waterside access. RAK International Corporate Centre, or RAK ICC, is

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UAE Family Sponsorship Visa: Who Can You Sponsor and How?

A UAE resident can generally sponsor eligible family members for residence if the sponsor holds a valid UAE residence permit and satisfies the applicable income, accommodation and documentary requirements. For the standard UAE family sponsorship visa, the current minimum monthly income is AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 where the employer provides accommodation. ICP’s current criteria

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Holiday Homes in Dubai: Rules, Regulations, and Landlord Requirements

Dubai property owners may rent apartments and villas to short-stay guests, provided the property is registered and approved by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) before it is advertised or used as a Holiday Home. For owners, compliance extends beyond obtaining a unit Permit. Property eligibility, title and community restrictions, insurance, safety and

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Consumer Protection Compliance in the UAE: What Businesses Must Implement

Businesses operating in the UAE are subject to consumer protection obligations governing advertising, pricing, product and service information, contractual terms, invoicing, warranties, after-sales support and consumer data. Compliance requires these obligations to be incorporated into sales processes, customer communications and internal procedures, rather than addressed only through standard terms and conditions. The framework applies to

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Shared Housing in Dubai: New Rules for Landlords, Tenants and Property Investors

Dubai has introduced a dedicated legal framework for renting rooms, bed spaces and other allocated spaces within shared residential properties. Law No. (4) of 2026 Regulating the Occupancy and Management of Shared Housing in the Emirate of Dubai creates a permit and registration system for shared housing in Dubai. It regulates who may offer this

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Termination Notice Periods in the UAE: What Employers and Employees Must Follow

Termination disputes frequently arise from an incorrect application of the notice requirements. Under UAE law, a resignation or dismissal does not generally bring the employment contract to an immediate end. The applicable UAE termination notice period depends on the terms of the contract, the employee’s probationary status, and the circumstances in which the employment relationship

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Record-Keeping Requirements in the UAE: What Companies Must Retain and for How Long

An employee file, VAT invoice, shareholder register and annual accounts are not necessarily subject to the same retention period under UAE law. UAE record-keeping requirements depend on the document, the company’s legal structure, its licensing authority and its activities. Companies reviewing how long they must keep business records should consider the relevant corporate, employment, tax,

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Family Trusts in the UAE: How They Work and When to Use One

A family trust can be useful when assets need to be kept under ongoing management rather than passed outright after a death. It can be used to hold and administer interests in a family business, make provision for younger or vulnerable beneficiaries, and regulate when income or capital may be distributed. A family trust may

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Choosing the Right Free Zone for a Crypto Business in the UAE

Choosing a free zone for a crypto business in the UAE is not primarily a comparison of incorporation prices, visa packages, or advertised setup times. A commercial license may allow a company to establish a legal entity and conduct specified technology or consultancy activities without authorizing it to provide regulated virtual asset services. The correct

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The UAE’s Push to Reduce Reliance on the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Businesses

The UAE is accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for trade and energy exports. Reported comments by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, referred to an ambition to move toward “zero Hormuz dependency.” In practical terms, the strategy appears aimed at reducing exposure to

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