Insights
Practical guides for UAE business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Emiratisation
Emiratisation Salary Rules: The June 30, 2026 Deadline to Raise Wages to AED 6,000
Every Emirati employee paid below AED 6,000 basic salary stops counting toward your quota after June 30. Here is exactly what to do before the deadline.
Aisha Mahmoud · May 14 · 8 min

Blue Residency Visa
The UAE Blue Residency Visa Guide 2026: Requirements for the New 10-Year Sustainability Pathway
A brand new 10-year UAE residency for environmental scientists, sustainability leaders, and green economy entrepreneurs — no salary threshold, no investment minimum.
Aisha Mahmoud · May 2026 · 7 min

Decision 11/2025
Dubai Decision 11/2025: How Free Zone Companies Can Legally Trade with the Mainland Without a New Entity
Free zone companies can now access the Dubai mainland under a DET permit for AED 10,000 — without forming a separate mainland LLC. Here is exactly how it works.
Tariq Al-Jabri · May 2026 · 8 min

Natural Persons CT
Natural Persons Corporate Tax Guide: Who Must Register for UAE Corporate Tax and When
Freelancers, sole traders, and consultants in the UAE must register if annual business turnover exceeds AED 1 million. Most do not know this. Here is the complete guide.
Tariq Al-Jabri · Jun 2026 · 7 min
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