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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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How Will My Restaurant Recover After COVID-19?
Restaurants are among the worst affected by COVID-19. How will your restaurant recover? Have you got plans in place to get back on track?
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Can You Have a Side Business in Abu Dhabi?
Now more than ever, people are starting their own businesses for an additional source of income. Do you want a side business in Abu Dhabi?
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Are Food Delivery Apps Right For My Restaurant?
Food delivery apps come at a cost. Are they bringing your restaurant additional business or draining your profits?
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100% Foreign Ownership Permitted in the UAE
100% Foreign Ownership of business is now permitted on the UAE mainland, but how attractive will this actually be for foreign investors?
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My business is struggling during the pandemic, can I reduce my employee salaries?
Can Abu Dhabi & Dubai companies reduce employee salaries and terminate staff due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic?
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Gateway's Dubai Conference & Exhibition Guide 2020
Plan your business trips in 2020 around Dubai's tradeshows & conferences to maximise your opportunities for doing business in the UAE.
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Gateway's Abu Dhabi Conference & Exhibition Guide 2020
Don't miss Abu Dhabi's conferences and exhibitions throughout 2020 as you business starts to expand here.
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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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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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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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UAE visa insurance scheme
The UAE's new visa insurance scheme is now launched. How can your organisation reclaim existing visa guarantee deposits?
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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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How To Calculate The Cost Of Work Permits When Processing Visas in Abu Dhabi
Calculating the cost of work permits is a crucial part of calculating the total cost of an expat employee`s visa in Abu Dhabi.
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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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Certificate Of Good Conduct No Longer Required For UAE Employment Visas
Certificate of good conduct is no longer mandatory for all new employment visas in the UAE. Teachers still need one though.
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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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How to Calculate Gratuity in Abu Dhabi (End of Service Benefit)
Calculating Gratuity often causes confusion. So how do you calculate it and how much are employees entitled to?
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UAE Visa Bank Guarantee To Be Abolished Saving Employers Thousands
UAE companies will no longer need to deposit a visa bank guarantee of AED3,000 when applying for employee visas from 15th October 2018.
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Classification Registration To Change In Abu Dhabi For Construction & Engineering Companies In 2019
Classification registration in Abu Dhabi is due to change in March 2019. How will the changes affect construction and engineering companies?
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5 Year Visas For Expat Retirement In The UAE
Among a number of new visa initiatives in the UAE, the latest is a five year visa which will enable expatriates to retire in the UAE.
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