{"id":8942,"date":"2026-06-26T11:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emarketagency.co.in\/assertive\/?page_id=8942"},"modified":"2026-07-14T21:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:37:43","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emarketagency.co.in\/assertive\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8942\" class=\"elementor elementor-8942\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c859cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c859cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bf3bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-genix-faq\" data-id=\"50bf3bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"genix-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-wrap-three\">\r\n                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-0\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-0\">\r\n                                    How can I start a business in Dubai?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Choose the right jurisdiction \u2014 Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore \u2014 based on your activity and goals, then register a trade name, apply for a license and complete government approvals.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-1\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-1\">\r\n                                    Do I need a local partner for company formation in Dubai?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>In most sectors, no. 100% foreign ownership is permitted for the majority of business activities on both Mainland and Free Zone.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-2\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-2\">\r\n                                    What is the cost of a trade license in Dubai?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Cost depends on activity, jurisdiction and visa requirements, typically starting from around AED 10,000.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-3\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-3\">\r\n                                    What&#039;s the difference between Free Zone and Mainland?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Free Zone companies offer 100% ownership and tax advantages but generally operate within the zone or internationally. Mainland companies can trade freely anywhere in the UAE.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-4\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-4\">\r\n                                    How long does company formation in Dubai take?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Free Zone formation typically takes 3\u20135 working days; Mainland usually 5\u201310 working days.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-5\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-5\">\r\n                                    What documents do I need for business setup in the UAE?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Typically passport copies of all shareholders, proof of address, a brief business plan and photos.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-6\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-6\">\r\n                                    Can I get a UAE residence visa through my company?                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/h2>\r\n                            <div id=\"collapseOne-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                    <p>Yes \u2014 once licensed, you can apply for an investor or partner visa and sponsor employees or dependents.<\/p>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingOne-7\">\r\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseOne-7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne-7\">\r\n                                    Why is Dubai considered one of the best places for business setup? 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