How to Get an E Commerce License in the UAE
The most popular advice about getting an e-commerce licence in the UAE is to compare packages and choose the cheapest. That's the wrong starting point. A low-cost licence is only useful if its activity wording, jurisdiction and approvals fit what you'll sell and how you'll deliver it. Start with the transaction instead: what's the product,…
VAT Tax Accounting in the UAE: A Practical Guide
The UAE collected AED 46 billion in combined VAT and Excise Tax revenue in 2025, compared with AED 41 billion in 2024, while tax registration transactions reached 1.7 million, up 20%, according to the Federal Tax Authority's 2025 update. For a first-time founder, that's a useful reminder: VAT tax accounting is no longer a minor…