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Buying & selling11 min readHow to avoid scams when buying or selling a business in the UAEForged licences, padded revenue, fake buyers and bounced cheques, and the checks that stop each one.Read article13 Oct 2026
Buying9 min readBuying a business in the UAE as a foreigner: ownership, visa and taxWhat a foreign buyer can own, which residence visas a purchase supports, and the tax you keep, with the limits to check first.Read article13 Oct 2026
Legal & licensing8 min readEnd-of-service gratuity in a UAE business sale: the liability buyers missWhen you buy a UAE company, its staff’s years of service come with it. How to work out the gratuity you inherit, and four ways to handle it in the deal.Read article13 Oct 2026Latest
BuyingHow to Buy a Business in Dubai Without Overpaying: Lessons From Real SME TransactionsLearn why asking prices mean little, the danger of focusing on revenue, and how owner dependency affects value in UAE SME transactions.
ValuationBusiness Valuation in the UAE: What Buyers Actually PriceA clear guide to earnings quality, owner dependency, sector multiples, assets, lease exposure, and buyer demand signals.
BuyingBuyer Due Diligence for UAE SMEsThe checks serious acquirers run before committing: licenses, revenue proof, working capital, contracts, staff, and transfer risk.
SellingExit Readiness Checklist for UAE Business OwnersA practical checklist for owners who want a cleaner sale process, stronger buyer confidence, and fewer surprises in diligence.
ValuationSector Multiples in the UAE SME MarketHow multiples vary across F&B, healthcare, retail, services, logistics, education, and asset-heavy businesses.
Legal & licensingUAE Business Licensing and Transfer ConsiderationsWhat owners and buyers should review before a share sale, asset sale, mainland transfer, or free zone ownership change.