The 6 pitfalls to avoid before setting up your company in Dubai
A practical guide based on the field experience of Merritt Middle East, present in the UAE since 2009, to understand the main mistakes to avoid before setting up and managing your company in Dubai.
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Avoid the 6 most common pitfalls
Discover the errors commonly encountered when setting up a company in the Emirates and what you need to understand before getting started.
Confusing a residence visa with tax residency
Choosing the wrong type of company
Choosing the wrong registry for your company
Underestimating the difficulties of opening a bank account
Creating a company without genuine economic substance
Failure to comply with your company’s legal obligations
The glossary of the 10 essential terms in Dubai
A practical glossary to help you better understand the main terms and acronyms you will encounter during your project to set up and establish yourself in the United Arab Emirates.
Why download this ebook?
Useful
Identify errors that could have consequences for your company, residence, or business activity in the UAE.
Clear
Accessible explanations about companies, residency, banks, and the main obligations to know.
Experienced
Advice based on the experience of a multidisciplinary team that has been operating in Dubai since 2009 and specializes in supporting entrepreneurs.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes! The ebook is 100% free, with no obligation. You can download it immediately and start reading it.
This ebook is intended for anyone wishing to establish a company in the UAE, whether or not you are already a resident there.
Yes. The guide outlines the main points to be aware of before setting up a company in the UAE. As regulations and procedures may change, certain specific situations may nevertheless require verification or tailored support for your project.
Our goal is to provide you with clear and useful information before launching your project. This will help you better understand the main issues involved in setting up a company in the UAE and discover Merritt’s expertise if you subsequently wish to receive support.
It will neither be sold nor rented to third parties. We may follow up with you to find out whether you have made progress on your plans to set up a company. If you do not respond or do not wish to proceed, we will stop following up with you. In accordance with regulations, your email address may be deleted from our database upon request.