My Story Begins…

Three years ago, I was a freelancer hopping between remote gigs. The work was great — but the income felt unstable. I wanted something real. A business, not just a hustle.

After some research, I found the UAE — especially Dubai — to be one of the best places to start a company. Low taxes, international appeal, and modern infrastructure? Count me in.

Why I Chose Mainland (Not Free Zone)

At first, I thought free zones were the easiest. But then I found out I couldn’t:

• Work directly with UAE clients

• Bid for government contracts

• Rent office space anywhere I wanted

That’s when I started looking into mainland business setup.

What I Did Right (Thanks to Help)

I contacted WayzAdvisory after reading about them online. They made the process simple:

• Helped me choose my business activity

• Registered my trade name in a day

• Handled all the DED paperwork

• Found a shared office that worked for my visa needs

• Got my license issued fast

What I Learned

• Don’t assume free zones are always cheaper — mainland offers real growth potential

• Office space matters — especially for visa approvals

• A good advisory firm is worth every dirham

What I Have Now

Today, I run a digital consulting business from Dubai, work with local and international clients, and enjoy 100% ownership of my company.

If I could go back, I’d do it sooner.

Should You Do It Too?

If you’re a freelancer, creator, or side hustler ready to scale — go for it.

Just don’t try to figure it all out alone. Trust experts like WayzAdvisory to help you set up the right way.