SFM News & Blogs

Our News & Blog is the best source for Dubai company formation-oriented news & updates, tips & insights, educational articles and more. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SFM, coverage of SFM in the news, and company formation-related reportage.

We keep you informed at every step of your entrepreneurial journey, from incorporating your company in the UAE, to the new rules and regulations for conducting business activities onshore, offshore or in the UAE Freezone.

Residency in the UAE: New Rules

2 April 2019

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world’s biggest international business hubs and a friendly environment for all kinds of start-up businesses.[..]

UAE Introduces Long-Term Visas: Here is Who Can Apply for Them

5 December 2018

The UAE is constantly reviewing ways of opening up its borders to the world’s talent. Sometimes that requires government measures. After consultation over its options and steps [..]

DTEC is Here – What is It and How Can it Benefit You?

29 October 2018

Once again proving that the UAE is one of the world’s best centres for tech companies, a new jurisdiction has just opened in Dubai for start-ups [..]

Benefits of Setting Up a Shams Free Zone Company In the United Arab Emirates

15 January 2018

Globalization has meant that if you wish to set up a new company, such as an Ecommerce, consultancy or trading business, you don’t have to sieve through commercial property pages in your local area. With places like Dubai around, you can save yourself a lot of dollars by taking your business there, as the Shams Free Zone offers a lot of concessions to businesses...

UAE’s most dynamic free zone jurisdiction

22 November 2017

As the rapid success of the UAE continues, Ras Al Khaimah provides spectacular economics opportunities. Ras Al Khaimah is a place great to live with its high quality and affordable housing, shopping malls, and lots of family activities; it could offer a fabulous lifestyle matched only by an environment that is a great place to conduct business [...]