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MENA-Consultancy

Name: MENA-Consultancy
Address: Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144462061

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MENA Consultancy is a firm offering bespoke corporate and commercial legal consulting and advisory services undertaking corporate and commercial activities

25/12/2025

From our hearts to yours—Merry Christmas 🎄

02/12/2025

Celebrating UAE National Day with pride and appreciation for this nation’s remarkable progress.

09/11/2025

The UAE has extended the deadline for social media influencers and content creators to obtain the mandatory advertiser permit until January 31, 2026, giving them additional time to comply with new national advertising regulations. The permit, introduced by the UAE Media Council earlier this year, is required for anyone who posts paid or unpaid promotional content on social media platforms. The move aims to bring greater transparency and accountability to the country’s fast-growing digital advertising sector.

So far, more than 1,800 permits have been issued to applicants from 75 countries since the initiative was launched. The permit is free for UAE citizens and residents for the first three years, after which renewal fees will apply. Certain exemptions have been outlined, including individuals promoting their own products or businesses, and minors under 18 engaged in educational, cultural, or sports awareness activities.

Under the new rules, influencers must clearly display their permit number on their social media accounts and are prohibited from allowing others to use their profiles for advertising unless those individuals are also registered. Visiting influencers can still operate in the UAE by collaborating with licensed local advertising or talent-management agencies, with short-term permits valid for up to six months.

Officials said the deadline extension provides more time for content creators to adapt to the new system, ensuring smoother implementation while maintaining oversight of online promotional activities across the UAE.

05/11/2025

In a landmark initiative to enhance the ease of doing business and strengthen investor confidence, the Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA) has launched a full penalty waiver for economic licences that have been expired for three years or more.

This reform allows investors and business owners, particularly those whose licences expired prior to 2010 to renew or regularise their licences without paying accumulated late-renewal penalties.

The first phase of the initiative runs through November 2025, with subsequent phases expected to include licences that expired after 2010.

This initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to:
• Streamlining regulatory compliance and administrative procedures;
• Reinforcing data accuracy and transparency within the business registry; and
• Enabling the reintegration of dormant entities into the emirate’s formal economy.

From a practical standpoint, this measure offers business owners and corporate groups the opportunity to:
✅ Regularise or re-activate dormant entities without penalty;
✅ Conduct a compliance clean-up and align legacy entities with current regulations;
✅ Avoid substantial financial liabilities related to late-renewal fines; and
✅ Repurpose existing entities for new ventures or strategic restructuring.

For many investors, especially those managing diversified holdings or legacy projects across the UAE, this presents a timely opportunity to review their corporate portfolio and take advantage of the limited-time amnesty window before it closes.

At MENA Consultancy, we continue to advise clients across the GCC on strategic structuring, licensing, and compliance solutions — helping businesses regularise, consolidate, and scale within the UAE’s evolving regulatory landscape.

If you would like support in assessing whether your Abu Dhabi-based entities qualify for this waiver or guidance on reactivation and renewal procedures, our team would be pleased to assist.

📩 Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.mena-consultancy.com to learn more about our corporate services and compliance solutions.

02/11/2025

DMCC concluded its latest Made for Trade Live roadshow in Vietnam, holding events in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to strengthen UAE–Southeast Asia trade ties. During the visit, DMCC announced plans to establish a new Financial Centre that will anchor trade finance, fintech innovation, and digital asset solutions within its 26,000-member business community. The centre will cluster banks, fintechs, accelerators, and investment firms to bridge traditional and digital finance, following the launch of the DMCC Wealth Hub for family offices and private capital. Further details will be shared at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference in November, marking DMCC’s evolution into a diversified financial and technology-driven hub.

The roadshow coincided with rising UAE–Vietnam trade under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2024. Non-oil trade reached USD 7.02 billion in the first half of 2025, up nearly 17% year-on-year, and is projected to hit USD 20 billion in coming years. The CEPA eliminates over 98% of tariffs and fosters cooperation in sectors such as agri-food, manufacturing, and technology.

Over 550 Vietnamese business leaders attended the events, exploring how DMCC and Dubai can support their international growth. Discussions focused on agri-commodities, AI, and digital infrastructure, areas where both countries’ interests align. With over 670 Southeast Asian companies—including a growing number from Vietnam—DMCC continues to serve as a key gateway for regional trade and investment, accounting for 15% of Dubai’s total FDI.

27/10/2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Clarification CTP008 (September 2025) outlining how family wealth management structures, including trusts, foundations, holding companies and SPVs are to be treated under the corporate tax framework.

This clarification brings much-needed certainty for family offices, private clients and international investors using UAE vehicles for wealth and succession planning. It sets out key parameters for eligibility, exemption status, and substance requirements, ensuring alignment with international transparency standards while maintaining the UAE’s appeal as a global wealth-structuring hub.

At MENA Consultancy, we view this as a major step forward in strengthening the UAE’s position as a secure and compliant jurisdiction for asset protection, family governance and cross-border investment planning.

If you are using or planning to establish a foundation, SPV or holding company in the UAE for investment or wealth management purposes, now is the right time to review your structure’s tax positioning and compliance obligations.

Reach out to us to understand how these changes may affect your existing or proposed structures.

22/10/2025

If you are an entrepreneur managing your business from outside the UAE and exploring residency options, there are multiple pathways to establish a base in the UAE - not all of which require employment or sponsorship.

At MENA Consultancy, we advise international entrepreneurs and business owners on company set-ups and residency strategies, helping you choose the most suitable route depending on your goals, income and long-term plans.

Here is a quick overview of the key residency pathways available:

1. Virtual Work Visa – Fast & Simple Entry Point

Valid for 1 year
Ideal for remote entrepreneurs testing the UAE market

-Qualify by owning or working for a company outside the UAE with a minimum monthly income of USD 3,500.

-Required documents include a valid passport (6+ months), proof of business activity and income, valid health insurance, company ownership proof and a passport photo.

2. Green Visa – 5-Year Visa for Freelancers & Self-Employed Individuals

No sponsor or employer required
Sponsor your dependents

-Income requirement: AED 360,000 per annum.
-Academic requirement: Bachelor’s degree or specialised diploma.

Perfect for entrepreneurs who want medium-term residency without establishing a UAE entity or investing in property.

3. Company Set-Up Residency – Full Control & Operational Base

Ideal for those seeking long-term presence and operational flexibility

-Set up in a Free Zone (100% foreign ownership, ease of set-up) or Mainland (greater commercial 7exibility, physical presence required).

-This option allows you to sponsor yourself and your family, build a physical base in Dubai and run your business seamlessly.

4. Golden Visa – Entrepreneurs (Business Criteria)

10-year visa

-For business owners with annual revenues exceeding AED 1 million, or talent/innovation backed by an approved UAE incubator or platform.

5. Golden Visa – Property Ownership

10-year visa

-Available to individuals who own property worth AED 2 million or more.

The right pathway depends on your business structure, income, stage of growth and long-term strategy.

As a UAE-licensed corporate services provider, MENA Consultancy can guide you through every step - from selecting the right structure to handling documentation and compliance.

Get in touch with us to explore your UAE residency options and build your base in one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs.

17/10/2025

Dubai Business Registration & Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of DET, in collaboration with the Dubai Free Zone Council, has introduced the Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit, a new framework that allows free zone companies to operate in Dubai’s mainland through a structured permit system.

This initiative makes it easier and more cost-effective for businesses to trade locally, bid for government contracts, and expand cross-jurisdictionally, benefitting both SMEs and multinationals.

Launched under Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 11 of 2025, the permit supports the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to double the city’s economy by 2033. Eligible companies with a Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) are eligible to apply.

In its first phase, the permit covers non-regulated activities (e.g., tech, consultancy, trading), costs AED 5,000 for six months, and can be renewed on the same terms, offering flexibility, transparency and speed.

Dubai continues to set the benchmark for regulatory innovation, empowering businesses to scale with confidence.

27/06/2025

Happy Islamic New Year from MENA Consultancy! Wishing you all peace and prosperity.

10/06/2025

Entrepreneurs and investors have been encouraged to capitalise on expanding economic opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is as deepening ties with the Gulf nation positions Kenya as a strategic gateway for international trade, innovation, and investment.

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Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

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+97144462061

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http://www.mena-consultancy.com/

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