By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary To start a trucking company in Dubai, you need a mainland DET trade license with a goods transport activity, an RTA permit, an office with truck parking, commercially registered and tracked trucks, and drivers holding a UAE heavy vehicle…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary Dubai offers two main home business licences. Residents of any nationality can get an e-Trader licence online through Invest in Dubai from about AED 1,070, to sell products or services through websites and social media. UAE and GCC nationals…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Last updated 2 Nov 2026 Summary A business license in Abu Dhabi is issued by the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), part of ADDED, for mainland companies, or by a free zone such as ADGM, KEZAD or Masdar City. Abu…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary To get a mobile car wash license in Dubai, you need a DET trade license with a car washing activity, Dubai Municipality environmental approval, and an RTA permit if you operate in car parks or public areas. Waterless or…
As digital assets and blockchain technologies continue to evolve, the UAE has taken a forward-thinking stance in regulating virtual assets. At the center of this innovation is VARA – the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. Established to create a secure and transparent framework for digital asset activities, VARA regulations in the…
By Adil Ahmad, Business Setup Consultant at Gulf Corporate Services Summary A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is the founding legal document of a UAE company, setting out its name, activities, capital, shareholders, and management. Mainland LLCs need an Arabic or bilingual MOA notarised before the trade licence is issued. Notarisation…
