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UAE Business Activities and Third-Party Approvals: The 2026 Guide

Pre-license and post-license approvals, regulator-by-regulator requirements, and expected timelinesThe business activities listed on a UAE trade license define what a company is legally authorised to do. Conducting activities outside the scope of the approved license may result in regulatory penalties, fines, license suspension, or other enforcement actions. Selecting the correct business activities and obtaining any…

Mahesh Maddu

July 7, 2026

UAE Investor and Partner Visa: Complete 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

A UAE Investor and Partner Visa grants residency to individuals who are registered as shareholders or partners in a UAE-incorporated business. It allows the visa holder to legally reside in the UAE, open personal bank accounts, apply for a UAE driving licence, sponsor eligible family members, enrol children in UAE schools, and access various government services. Since the visa is linked to the sponsoring company, it must be renewed, transferred, or cancelled if the business is dissolved or the individual no longer holds ownership or partnership in the company.

Mahesh Maddu

July 7, 2026

UAE Personal Bank Account: Resident and Non-Resident Guide 2026

UAE personal bank accounts for residents can be opened in 1 to 3 weeks. Minimum salary requirements range from AED 3,000 to AED 10,000+, while balance-based accounts need AED 3,000 to AED 25,000. Falling below the minimum triggers fees of AED 25 to AED 150 monthly. Self-employed applicants need 6 to 12 months of corporate bank statements.

Mahesh Maddu

July 7, 2026

UAE Employment Visa: Company-Sponsored Staff Visa Guide 2026

A UAE Employment Visa enables foreign professionals to live and work in the UAE under the sponsorship of a registered employer. From obtaining a work permit and MOHRE approvals to meeting visa quota, WPS, and Emiratisation requirements, businesses must complete several compliance steps to hire employees and maintain legal employment status.

Mahesh Maddu

July 7, 2026

UAE AML/CFT 2026: What Every DNFBP Must Have in Place Under Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025

AML compliance in the UAE has entered a new phase. Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 replaced the previous AML law and introduced stricter obligations for every regulated DNFBP. With tougher enforcement and the UAE’s 2026 FATF evaluation approaching, businesses must ensure their compliance framework reflects the latest AML, CFT, and Proliferation Financing (PF) requirements.

Mahesh Maddu

July 6, 2026

UAE Offshore Company Formation: The Complete 2026 Guide

UAE offshore companies cover four jurisdictions: RAK ICC (5-10 days), JAFZA Offshore (7-14 days), ADGM (14-21 days), and Ajman Offshore (1-3 days, fastest). ADGM costs from USD 24,000 annually, the highest. Corporate tax applies fully since these are UAE entities. Missing FTA registration risks penalties of AED 10,000 or more. Bank approval takes 6 to 16 weeks.

Mahesh Maddu

July 6, 2026