Golden VISA & Business setup in the UAE

19/08/2026

Grounds for Bonus Payments

A commission is considered justified if:

1. Nature of the business: Retail, beauty salons, real estate, and other industries where commissions depend on sales and bonuses are linked to KPIs/performance indicators.

2. Supporting calculation: The commission amount is supported by a documented calculation.

3. Written agreement: The terms and conditions for earning and calculating the commission are documented in writing between the employer and the employee, either directly in the employment contract or in an addendum to the employment contract.

4. Equal pay principle: The bonus scheme applies consistently to all eligible employees and is not provided exclusively to related parties.

5. Official employment: Employees must be officially employed by the company in order to receive bonus payments.

09/08/2026

06/08/2026

Which client approaches signal risk, and which signal reliability?

The Gulf Bridge team’s professional perspective in a red/green flag format.

04/08/2026

DUBAI BANK ACCOUNT WITHOUT A RESIDENCY VISA – IS IT POSSIBLE?

Yes, but with conditions:

· Only a savings account is available (no current/cheque account)
· No cheque book
· Often no debit card either
· Transfers have limits

Documents required:

· Passport (valid for over 6 months)
· Utility bill as proof of your overseas address (not older than 3 months)
· Proof of income (employment letter or tax return)
· 6 months of bank statements from your home bank
· Minimum deposit – from 10,000 AED (varies by bank)

Banks more open to non-residents:
Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, ADCB

Important for business accounts: in practice, banks almost always require a local trade license and at least one resident signatory.

Final take: opening an account is possible, but it is a temporary solution.
For full banking services, get a residency visa.

01/08/2026

Your team is your asset. And in the UAE, it’s also the law.

Yes, you heard that right: if you hire people in the Emirates, you are required to pay for their health insurance. This isn’t just a recommendation – it’s a strict requirement of the Labour Code.

Without a policy – no visa, no work. But here’s the upside: you can choose coverage that actually meets your employees’ needs (from common colds to serious check-ups). In the end, everyone wins: the government sees you’re compliant, your team feels cared for, and you reduce risks while boosting loyalty.

By the way, policies start from around 650 AED per year. But if you want to retain top talent, you’d better look at enhanced packages.
Your employees’ health pays off a hundredfold!

26/07/2026

By 2031, a million new companies will call the Emirates home - and your business could write its own chapter in this story.

Gulf Bridge turns the complex registration process into a single step on the path to success.

23/07/2026

UAE Visa: What you need to know right now.
⚡️ Special categories, family income thresholds, and new entry rules.

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20/07/2026

Work visas, investor visas, Golden Visas, and residency processing — Angelina and our team have already helped hundreds of clients start a new life in the Emirates.
Now we are ready to help you too!

Trust your document processing to the professionals at Gulf Bridge.

16/07/2026

Dubai is waiting for your business.
Start now! 💪

15/07/2026

How do the UAE plan to become a world leader in financial management? 🤔
The answer is in the new 2027-2029 strategy.

Swipe to find out! 👉