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Practical Checklists for Dubai Founders
Resources written by the people who actually file the paperwork. Printable, dated, and updated for 2026 rules at DET, MOHRE, GDRFA, and the FTA.
Checklist · 38 steps
Dubai Mainland Setup Checklist (2026)
The 38-step checklist for setting up a Dubai mainland LLC in 2026 — from trade-name reservation to first employee on payroll. Costs included.
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Guide · 9 min
Free Zone vs Mainland: The 2026 Decision Guide
A clear framework — ownership, cost, visas, market access, banking, and tax — that ends with a recommendation by business type.
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Checklist
Emiratisation Compliance Checklist 2026
Step-by-step Nafis / MoHRE compliance for private firms — thresholds, targets, fines, registration, and reporting.
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Playbook
UAE Employee Visa Cancellation Playbook
The correct order to cancel an employee visa and labour card without fines — including absconding and overstay edge cases.
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