UAE Business License Types in 2026: Categories, Jurisdictions, Costs, and Tax
UAE business licenses fall into six federal categories and three jurisdictions. A 2026 founder’s guide to categories, ownership, costs, and corporate tax.
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Mainland vs Free Zone UAE: A Founder’s Decision Guide
A practical, founder-focused guide to mainland vs free zone UAE choices. We compare ownership, corporate tax, customs, visa quotas, and trading rights, and explain when a free zone wins for export and re-export, and when a mainland licence wins for direct UAE sales and government tenders. Includes a side-by-side comparison table and answers to the most common founder questions.
