By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services · Last updated 2 Nov 2026 Summary UAE tourist visa fees start from about AED 250 to 370 for a 30-day single-entry visa and rise to around AED 1,740 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa. Many Western visitors get a free…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary A technical services licence in Dubai lets a company carry out installation, maintenance and repair work such as AC, electrical, plumbing, IT cabling and fit-out. Most firms get it as a mainland DET licence, with extra approvals from DEWA,…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary The cost of starting a business in Dubai usually ranges from about AED 15,000 for a lean free zone license to AED 50,000 or more for a mainland company with an office and visa. Your total depends on jurisdiction,…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services · Last updated 31 Oct 2026 Summary To start a gold business in Saudi Arabia, you need a commercial registration, a Ministry of Commerce licence to sell or import precious metals, registered hallmarks and ZATCA VAT registration. Foreign investors also…
Saudi Arabia is no longer just a destination for salaried employees. With Vision 2030 reshaping the Kingdom at full speed, freelancers from across the globe are now setting their sights on KSA as their next career move. The Saudi Arabia freelance visa (officially known as Wathiqat Al-Amal Al-Hur) gives professionals…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary A Sharjah freelance visa lets you work for yourself legally in the UAE through a freelance permit from a Sharjah free zone, such as Sharjah Media City (Shams) or Sharjah Publishing City, plus a residence visa. Freelance visa Sharjah…
