Jamila Al Nahyan
Jamila covers the UAE: free-zone and mainland company setup, UAE corporate banking, and the substance and onboarding requirements that decide whether an application gets approved.
UAE Trading Company Bank Account Frozen? 2026 Sanctions Reviews
UAE banks are re-reviewing general trading companies after the UAE's Iran trade halt and the US Operation Economic Outcast actions. Why accounts get held, what banks ask for, and the counterparty and end-use file that keeps you banked.
UAE Free Zone Company Setup: IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, Meydan, SHAMS
What a UAE free zone company really costs in 2026, how IFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, Meydan and SHAMS compare, how visas and flexi-desks work, and the UBO and tax obligations that follow.
UAE Corporate Tax for Free Zone Companies: 0% vs 9% Explained
How UAE corporate tax applies to free zone companies in 2026: Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions, qualifying income, the de minimis rule, substance, transfer pricing and deadlines.
UAE Corporate Bank Account: Requirements, Banks and Timelines
What UAE banks require to open a business account in 2026, what Emirates NBD, Mashreq, Wio and RAKBANK publish, realistic timelines, and why applications get rejected.