Free Zone Company Liquidation UAE 2026: Steps, Timeline and Costs
How to liquidate a UAE free zone company in 2026: the 6-step process, required documents, timeline, total costs, and the corporate tax deregistration deadline you cannot miss.
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Free Zone Company Seal Stamp Requirement UAE 2026: Which Authorities Still Require a Physical Stamp
No UAE federal law makes a company stamp mandatory, but MOHRE, GDRFA, most banks and the Chamber of Commerce still expect one in 2026. Here's an authority-by-authority breakdown of where a physical stamp is still required and where UAE Pass has replaced it.
Meydan Free Zone E-Commerce Licence Cost 2026: Activity Fees, Visa Quota and Renewal
The standard digital trade licence for e-commerce at Meydan Free Zone costs AED 12,500 per year, which includes up to three business activity groups and a flexi-desk workspace. However, your total first-year outlay will be higher once you factor in mandatory setup add-ons like the establishment card (AED 2,000), visa allocation slots (AED 1,850 each), and visa processing fees. Budget for corporate tax too: Meydan is not a Designated Zone, so direct-to-consumer sales to individuals count as non-qualifying income and are generally taxed at 9%, not the 0% many founders assume.
Free Zone Share Capital Increase 2026: Steps, Bank Proof and Approval Costs
How to increase free zone share capital in 2026: resolutions, the exact bank proof DMCC and RAKEZ require, MOA amendment and costs. Read the guide.
Free Zone Registered Address Change 2026: Process, Cost and Bank Notification
Changing your UAE free zone registered address in 2026? The full sequence: board resolution, Ejari and OFC rules, DMCC fees, visa-quota limits, the 20-business-day FTA deadline and the bank KYC trigger.
Free Zone Licence Category Change 2026: Trading to Service or Industrial
Moving a UAE free zone licence between the trading, service and industrial categories is rarely a simple amendment. Compare what DMCC, Ajman Free Zone, RAKEZ, Meydan Free Zone and IFZA charge, what changes for your premises, visa quota and establishment card, and how the change affects your QFZP corporate tax position.
Dubai Media City vs DMCC: Which is Cheaper in 2026?
Quick Answer: In 2026, DMCC generally offers more competitive entry-level pricing for diverse trading activities, while Dubai Media City remains the premium choice for specialized media…
Dual Licence Dubai Free Zone 2026: How to Add a DED Licence
Dual licence Dubai free zone rules for 2026: the three DET routes, AED 5,000-10,000 fees, the 3 March 2026 deadline and the corporate tax catch.
Approved Auditor UAE Free Zone 2026: How to Appoint and What It Costs
Approved auditor rules for UAE free zones in 2026: closed vs open lists, DMCC and JAFZA deadlines, MD 84 audit triggers and real fee ranges.
Fujairah Creative City License Types & Activities List 2026
Quick Answer: Fujairah Creative City provides setup options for freelancers, consultants, media companies, and service enterprises in the UAE. License packages start at AED 10,000 annually…
Second Free Zone Licence UAE 2026: Owning Companies in Two Zones
Already hold one UAE free zone licence and want another in a different zone? This 2026 guide compares the standalone, branch and holding-company routes for a second free zone licence UAE-wide, with indicative costs, visa-quota rules, substance requirements and the corporate tax consequences of running two entities.
UAE Free Zone Company Name Change 2026: Process, Cost and Approvals
Changing a UAE free zone company name is a licence amendment, not a re-registration: your licence number, incorporation date and tax registration all survive. This 2026 guide covers the approval rules, real costs by zone, the DMCC FZCO suffix deadline, and every downstream update — including the 20-working-day Federal Tax Authority notification most founders miss.