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Repost: The How-To: Setting Up A Business In Abu Dhabi

A couple of weeks ago, my mother asked me to speak to one of her friends, a budding Emirati entrepreneur who wanted to start her art business, and provide her with some guidance on business registration.  We met over coffee, and she was overwhelmed with the many questions that fresh entrepreneurs often deal with: she didn’t know whether she should register for a trade license through Abu Dhabi’s free zones, or through Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development. She did not know whether she was obligated to rent an office space, or if there was an option where she could start without one? Her mind was in a whirlwind, and she felt that the process was extremely hard and time-consuming. I don’t blame her. I remember that when I wanted to apply for a trade license, I had no idea where to go. I didn’t know if an office space was mandatory to obtain a license- in fact, I thought it was pointless in my case as a branding and marketing consultant, especially when we live in an ov...

Looking For Office in Dubai, UAE?

Dubai is one of the most progressive cities in the UAE, if not in the entire Middle East. This cosmopolitan city has great economy and the local government is very supportive of the business industry. Small wonder that more and more investors are attracted to put up their businesses here. If you’re one of those searching for an office UAE, here’s what you need to know beforehand. A Climate Conducive For Business Being an international business centre Dubai is an attractive venue for multi-national corporations because of its strategic location and accessibility. Foreign investors are taking advantage of its tax-free policy, with no income or capital gains tax required. The best part – there are free zones that make it easier for capitalists to conduct business. Apart from that, Dubai has become an important tourist destination in the Middle East. Its white sandy beaches, sports and leisure facilities including shopping facilities like mega malls, are what visitors and investors alik...

Virtual Offices – The New Age Workplace

If you’re thinking of investing your money in some kind of business, you’ll surely want to run it with minimal capital and supervision. Entrepreneurs nowadays have discovered a cost-effective yet efficient way of starting a business, thanks to a unique system – the virtual office for rent. It’s the perfect office space solution that tremendously reduces your initial costs; clearly an advantage to start-up companies and even for big and medium-size enterprises. Perks of a Virtual Office – The New Age Workplace Astute investors are making a wise decision in solving office UAE space problems. It not only allows room to breathe, but gives you maximum flexibility so that you can have your hands full on your business core without disruptions, rather than spend your time on the non-essentials. Unlike the physical spaces in those offices, a virtual office offers the following beneficial services: High-status, respectable business address Access to professional Personal Assistant servic...

Virtual Office – Economical Way to Enhance Business Image

With the rising cost of practically everything, business people today are always on the lookout for saving schemes – measures that can save them costs yet bring them more profit. One economical way they have discovered to improve their business image is the virtual office for rent . Virtual Office In A Nutshell Foremost, it’s good to have a clear understanding of what a virtual office is before you even begin to rent one. There are still many out there who have no exact idea of what this unique business system is. Although it involves having a virtual office address, phone numbers, meeting or conference room, how else does it differ from a traditional ? Well, a virtual office is a one-of-a-kind service that can drive you to not waste money and time. You’ll not be paying rental for physical space yet it allows you to rent a virtual office address with telephone number. And not only that – an average virtual office space comes with a professional receptionist who answers calls that w...

How To Find An Ideal Office Space

Starting a new company in Dubai? Yes, you’re making the right decision since the city is considered to be among the best in the UAE to launch a business. With a highly developed economy, it’s no surprise that investors from all over the world flock to this part of the globe. When looking for offices for rent Dubai, Austria Business Center is the right institution to ask help from. Finding An Ideal Office Space Why would a business want to move to a new location? There are a variety of reasons but perhaps the most pressing is ideal office space. Secondly, it could be that an organization wants to be more central. Whatever the reason, any business person would be primarily concerned about cost. For a hassle-free search for an office UAE, try looking first among the offices in JLT. Cost of Offices for Rent Dubai When thinking about cost, the first consideration is office rentals. So that you wouldn’t be paying more than you should, it would be better to consult first with a profession...

How to Calculate the Office Space You Need

Setting up a business in a new location or moving to a better place can be a bit challenging. A business owner needs to have a systematized plan since it doesn’t involve just a simple change of address. Among other things, the office space for rent you select will in the long term, mirror your organization’s vision, culture, values and brand. Therefore, it’s crucial that you figure out and understand what really your needs and requirements are before seeking office solutions Dubai . Calculating the Office Space You Need How do you determine how much office space you need? Well, by a simple measure, count the number of heads you have currently in your team and envision future expansion. Then check out if the meeting/conference rooms can accommodate the number of people who are going to use them. You may need a kitchen/pantry, so ensure that the space is enough for the quantity of employees there are. If your team isn’t capable of doing a workspace audit of all the buildings in consid...