Indian startups have no shortage of funding opportunities. What they often lack is structured access to international markets. The Hub71 Indian Startups initiative changes that. Through the UAE–India Start-Up Series 2.0, selected startups receive a direct pathway into Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem, connecting them with investors, customers, regulators, and commercial partners. What is the Hub71 … Read more
Starting a business is exciting but managing business finances can be hard. Many entrepreneurs spend precious time opening bank accounts, processing payments and doing paperwork before they can start their operations. UP by CBD is a mobile-first banking platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses, designed to overcome these issues. The launch is yet another major … Read more
Businesses entering the UAE often focus only on company registration costs. That is a mistake. The type of licence you choose affects what you can legally do, where you can operate, how easily you can expand, and how investors, banks, and business partners view your company. The UAE Green Licence for Businesses is becoming an … Read more
Many entrepreneurs assume that simply incorporating a company in the UAE automatically makes them eligible for tax treaty benefits. It doesn’t. A UAE Tax Residency Certificate can help reduce or eliminate double taxation under applicable tax treaties, but eligibility depends on meeting specific legal and tax residency conditions. Understanding those requirements before structuring your business … Read more
The UAE has more than 40 Free Zones, but they do not offer the same pricing, business activities, or renewal costs. A license that looks inexpensive initially may become expensive once visa fees, office requirements, and renewal charges are added. If your goal is to minimize setup costs without limiting future business growth, choosing the … Read more
There is an increase in foreign investments and India’s startup ecosystem is booming. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sustained this momentum through the RBI SNRR Framework. The move is aimed at easing banking for eligible foreign investors, overseas companies and Indian start-ups involved in cross border transactions. The enhanced RBI SNRR Framework is … Read more
There have been some new compliance rules that Binance has set for Indian users in 2026. Though such measures might seem quite technical, they may have an impact on the way users transfer cryptocurrencies via this exchange service. At the same time, there are numerous crypto startups that look for new places for expansion outside … Read more
You have done well to create your wealth in the UAE. This could be in terms of investing in properties, growing your investments, or through UAE Company registration. However, have you given a thought on what would happen to your assets once you die? People generally think that whatever assets one owns, his/her family members … Read more