How to Start Freelance Activity in the UAE in 2026: Licence Options, Costs, and Requirements

Human Resources & Payroll Jul 29

Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.

Economy & Trade

GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia

Jul 27

ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE's existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.

Economy & Trade

UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained

Jul 27

Learn when UAE companies must update their UBO and shareholder records, what triggers the 15-day reporting deadline, and how to maintain compliance with UAE beneficial ownership requirements.

Economy & Trade

Five Months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA: Early Results, and How UAE Companies Actually Enter Vietnam

Jul 16

Five months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA, discover the sectors driving early opportunities and how UAE companies are entering Vietnam through investment, partnerships, and strategic market entry.

Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors

Economy & Trade Jul 09
UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027

Legal & Regulatory Jul 07
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now

Tax & Accounting Jul 03
How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide

Tax & Accounting Jul 02

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