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We have been blogging about business setup, licensing and visas in th UAE, since 2014. We aim publish detailed blog posts to help you understand the intricacies of company formation on the mainland and in the free zones; and, the responsibilities that come with employing staff; so you can make informed business decisions.
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Does Your Offshore Company Need To Redomicile To A New Jurisdiction?
The need to relocate to a more reputable jurisdiction with real economic substance is stronger than ever.
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PODCAST: Jenny Hunt Discusses Complexities Of Expanding In The UAE
Jenny Hunt Gateway Group Founder discusses the complexities of expanding in the UAE on the Growth Through International Expansion podcast.
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Do You Need A Business License To Sell Home Cooked Food In Abu Dhabi?
A sharp rise in home cooked meals offered on social media is drawing the attention of the UAE authorities & people are being caught out.
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10 Tips for Expanding your Business to Abu Dhabi
Unlock the secrets to successful business expansion in Abu Dhabi. Use Gateway Group's first-hand insight to streamline your business setup.
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How To Choose The Best Local Sponsor For Your Business
Choosing the right partner is crucial to the future success of your business. Making a hasty or ill-informed decision could be catastrophic.
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Do You Need A Freelancer Permit Or A Business License In The UAE?
Entrepreneurs, digital nomads, freelancers and remote workers, discover whether you need a freelancer permit or business license in the UAE.
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New Foreign Branches In The UAE Must Declare More Info
New foreign branches in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are now required to declare more information to the Ministry of Economy during their registration
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17 Questions To Determine If You Are Engaging The Best Abu Dhabi Business Set Up Provider
As with most types of corporate services there are a plethora of providers to choose from, but how do you choose which one is right for you?
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Will Your Company Expand To The UAE With Increased Foreign Ownership Levels?
The UAE is becoming increasingly attractive for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as it relaxes its restrictions on foreign ownership.
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Introducing The New Instant License In Abu Dhabi
Ready to start your company formation in Abu Dhabi? Discover the DED instant license, issued without an office, for the quickest setup.
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Start Your Business In A UAE Free Zone
Starting a business in a free zone has long been attractive as its perceived to be quick, easy and cost effective to setup.
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Why Do You Need A Trade License In Abu Dhabi?
To be doing business legally in Abu Dhabi it is necessary to have a business presence with a trade license.
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The Importance Of Due Diligence When Establishing A Company In Abu Dhabi
The importance of due diligence is critical when establishing a company in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
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Turn your cooking passion into profits by starting a cooking business at home
Do you enjoy cooking for others? Start a cooking business from your home in Abu Dhabi.
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Gateway ranked in the '10 Most Promising Middle East Corporate Business Service Providers 2019'
Gateway, one of just two Abu Dhabi companies ranked in Silicon India's 10 Most Promising Middle East Corporate Business Service Providers
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Set Up & Succeed in Abu Dhabi Event – 25th March 2019
Set Up And Succeed is an event in Abu Dhabi to help would-be entrepreneurs take the first step in setting up their business.
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Can You Side Hustle In Abu Dhabi?
Side hustling is extremely popular globally, but can you do it in Abu Dhabi, UAE? Side hustling is a way to make extra money.
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Trader License: Start Your Business Without An Office In Abu Dhabi
Discover the Trader License and start your business without an office space in the early years in Abu Dhabi. The new name for Tajer License.
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Business in Abu Dhabi at Christmas
Is business in Abu Dhabi affected at Christmas time? What is the norm? Can you celebrate?
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Local government fees abolished for new company licenses in Abu Dhabi
It has been announced that local government fees are being abolished for all new trade licenses issued in Abu Dhabi from 1st December 2018.
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UAE's Foreign Direct Investment Law Aims To Boost FDI
The Foreign Direct Investment Law has been published. It aims to increase FDI into the UAE by opening up foreign ownership levels in LLCs.
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4 Tips To Help British Companies expand To Abu Dhabi
Following Gateway's participation at the Going Global exhibition in London, we share our four top tips from the interactions we had.
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Why Invest in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has climbed 10 places in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Report. Is your business missing opportunities here?
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Find out about expanding your business to Abu Dhabi at Going Global, 14-15 November
If you are looking beyond Europe & Brexit, then Abu Dhabi in the UAE could be the ideal location for your expansion.
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