Q: Dear, I am an Expat (Indian) currently working in private concern as a Project Engineer. I wish to open eCommerce website with lucky draw option (If customer purchases products - T-shirts, dairy, cap...etc.) providing a ticket, and once the product is sold out, we will conduct a draw online and provide gifts. So let me know my requirements for obtaining a trade licence for eCommerce (Lowest fee in any emirate) without NOC, Terms & Condition, Privacy Policy for Website, No visa required, No Office Space required. Let me know your detailed proposal regarding this query.

Q: Hi, What are the steps to start up my idea in Bahrain as a foreigner? 1) Is there anywhere where I could get the steps and cost involved? 2) And once we start our company in Bahrain, do we have to be in Bahrain? If so, should we apply for some sort of visa? Best regards, Z.

Q: I'm working on starting an online services company where the service will also be provided by the members of the online platform (similar to Uber model). My concern is whether it is legal in the UAE to pay members online through platforms like Paypal or not?

Q: Hello Mohammad, How are you? I would like to inquire if you can help us with the following: I am a co-founder of a company, a rapidly growing e-commerce startup selling Turkish home accessories to consumers in the Gulf. Until now, we've only had a registered company in Turkey, but we are intending to also establish a formal entity in the UAE to serve as our legal and financial center ASAP. As such, we are looking for some advice on which legal structure/company type would be best for us going forward. The main considerations here are: - GCC regulations. - Future valuation/fundraising/selling of the company. To give you some more context: - We are currently operating in the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, and are soon to be expanding to Oman, KSA, and Bahrain. - We plan to move our main warehouse from Turkey to the UAE. - Current annualized sales are $1M. How might you be able to help us? And what's your fee? Hoping to hear from you. Best,

Q: Hi there, With COVID travel issues, it's increasingly hard to administer my CR in Bahrain. What is the best way to establish a new power of attorney to allow a firm in Bahrain with an advanced e-key to execute Sijilat type activities on my behalf (CR renewal, change of address... etc.)? I cannot physically get to Bahrain for the next few months and I need to change my lease address (contract... etc. all is signed, just need to update Sijilat). Thanks for any guidance.

Most entrepreneurs who have ideas for a startup seeking to implement it may face some difficulties in deciding the ideal location, activity, type of license, fees, taxes, among many others. Here are four reasons why the UAE’s thriving start-up scene is the right choice for your business.

Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.

The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.

The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).

Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services