How to Set up a General Trading Company in Dubai 2025

General Trading is one of the most established and rewarding business activities in the UAE. From consumer electronics and textiles to building materials and packaged foods, companies licensed under general trading enjoy the flexibility to deal in multiple, unrelated product categories. For investors, entrepreneurs, and family businesses alike, Dubai offers the unique advantage of being […]

UAE Trade License Renewal 2025: Financial Statement Rules

Trade License renewal in the UAE has always been a vital step in keeping a company operational. Without a valid license, businesses cannot legally trade, open or maintain bank accounts, or sponsor employees. In 2025, however, the renewal process has taken on new weight. Companies are now required to submit audited financial statements as part […]

Top Jurisdictions for Relocation 2025

In 2025, strategic relocation has become a core part of personal and corporate planning. Individuals, families, and businesses are no longer choosing destinations purely for work opportunities. They are looking for quality of life, education, healthcare, tax efficiency, and global connectivity. From dynamic world cities to smaller but strategically important jurisdictions, certain locations stand out […]

Why Founders from the UK & Germany Are Moving Their Holding Companies to Dubai

Over the past few years, Dubai has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses to base their holding companies. In particular, a growing number of founders from the UK and Germany are making the move, drawn by Dubai’s strategic location, business-friendly policies, and global connectivity. But what is driving […]

Foundations

Foundations & Trusts: A Strategic Move for Long-Term Wealth Preservation

For families and entrepreneurs with significant assets, the question is not only how to grow wealth, but how to ensure it is preserved, protected, and passed on exactly as intended. In the UAE, as well as in established global financial centres, foundations and trusts are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for structuring and safeguarding wealth. […]

Key Audit Risks UAE Free Zone Companies Shouldn’t Ignore

Free Zones in the UAE continue to offer attractive tax benefits, including a  0% corporate tax rate for companies that qualify under the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) regime. But with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) stepping up oversight in 2025, one key audit risk is falling short on compliance, making the bar higher than […]