How to Calculate Overtime in UAE: A 2026 Employer Guide
Overtime pay in the UAE is calculated from an employee's basic salary, not total salary. Regular overtime is paid at 125% of the normal hourly rate, while work on a rest day or public holiday is generally paid at 150% of the normal hourly rate, depending on whether substitute leave is given. If you're a […]
How to Calculate Overtime in UAE: A 2026 Employer Guide
Overtime in the UAE is calculated on your employee's basic salary, with a 25% premium for standard overtime hours and a 50% premium for work between 10 pm and 4 am, for any time worked beyond the standard 8-hour day or 48-hour week. In practice, that means payroll starts by turning the employee's monthly basic […]
2 Years Family Visa Price in Dubai: 2026 Guide
A 2-year family visa in Dubai usually lands at AED 4,500 to AED 6,500 per person, not as one flat visa fee but as a bundle of separate government and compliance costs. That's the part that catches people out: the headline “visa price” is really the total of several steps, and the final number changes […]
Certificate of Good Standing in UAE a 2026 Founder’s Guide
If someone asks you for a certificate of good standing in the UAE, don't look for that exact label first. In the United Arab Emirates, the practical equivalent is usually a current trade licence, a status certificate/extract, or a certificate of incumbency/existence, and many banks and investors want it issued within 30–90 days. The popular […]
How to Open a Dubai Bank Account Online in 2026
You can open a Dubai bank account online, but the easy version is mostly for UAE residents. If you're a resident, banks may let you apply online with three core documents and often deliver cards and credentials within 3 to 5 days after approval, while non-residents often face $10,000+ funding expectations, extra checks, and approval […]
Dubai Free Zone License Cost 2026: Fees & Budget
A Dubai Free Zone licence can start from AED 6,000, but a realistic first-year budget with one visa and a basic office setup usually lands between AED 20,000 and AED 32,000. That gap is where most founders get caught, because the advertised licence price is rarely the full setup cost. The question isn't just “what […]
Documents Attested for UAE: Avoid Delays in 2026
You usually meet document attestation when everything else is already moving. Your UAE visa file is open, your company setup is underway in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or HR has asked for a degree certificate, marriage certificate, or board resolution that suddenly “must be attested”. In plain terms, documents attested for the UAE are documents […]
What Is Unified Number: Your Guide to UAE Visas & Setup 2026
A Unified Number, usually called a UID, is the unique 9-digit identification code assigned by UAE immigration to a person on their first entry into the country. It becomes your master reference inside the federal identity system, and if that record is wrong, your visa, Emirates ID, business setup, and sometimes even your bank onboarding […]
Open a RAK Business Account: Your 2026 How-To Guide
You usually reach this stage at the same point. The trade licence has been issued, the visa process is underway, and the company exists on paper, but money still has nowhere proper to land or leave. A client asks for your invoice, a supplier asks for payment, and the account you planned to use temporarily […]
Your 2026 Guide to a UAE Business Visa
A UAE business visa is not a single permit but a category of residency options for foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who want to establish a presence in the United Arab Emirates. To get one, you generally need to start a company, make a significant investment, or be recognized as exceptional talent. Table of Contents […]
