MHBC Business Setup, Accounting, Tax & Compliance

17/10/2026

Nearly 250,000 new companies were registered in the UAE in 2025. That is about one every two minutes.

According to the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, more than 1.4 million companies now operate in the country. The UAE has also ranked first in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor for the fifth year running.

If a UAE company is part of your plans, the first decisions are your business activity, the right jurisdiction and the visas you will need. MHBC sets up companies in SAIF Zone, other UAE free zones and on the mainland.

Which country are you expanding from? Tell us in the comments.

Sources: UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism (January 2026); GEM 2025/2026 Global Report.
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14/10/2026

Free zone or mainland? Start with who your customers are.

Free zone companies trade freely inside their zone and overseas. Selling directly to customers on the UAE mainland usually needs a mainland license, a branch, a distributor or a permit, depending on the emirate.

A free zone usually suits import, re-export, online and international service businesses. A mainland license usually suits shops, local service providers and companies bidding for government work. Many growing businesses end up with both.

Our team sets up companies in SAIF Zone, other UAE free zones and the mainland, and can tell you which route fits your activity.

What does your business sell, and to whom? Ask in the comments and we'll point you to the right license.

Save this before you choose.

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13/10/2026

Your license is day one. Here's the rest of year one.

MHBC Corporate handles the license, establishment card, investor visa, Emirates ID and bank account support.

MHBC Finance handles Corporate Tax registration within three months, VAT registration once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000, monthly bookkeeping, payroll and WPS, audit coordination and your first Corporate Tax return.

One point of contact across both.

Which step are you on right now? Tell us in the comments, and save this for later.

02/10/2026

Honouring a legacy of truth, peace, and purpose. 🕊️

This Gandhi Jayanti, MHBC celebrates the values of integrity, compassion, and non-violence—principles that inspire us to act responsibly and contribute to a better tomorrow.

May we lead with honesty, treat others with respect, and make a positive difference through our everyday actions.

12/09/2026

From 1 October 2026, a valid tax invoice may not be enough to protect your input VAT.

FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 requires VAT-registered businesses to verify each supplier's licence, authorised representative and place of business, and to repeat the check every 12 months. Suppliers above AED 375,000 a year need additional bank and background checks. Cash payments need a written commercial reason.

Most affected: trading, import, construction, e-commerce and retail businesses with many suppliers.

MHBC sets up the supplier checklist, the annual re-verification register and the approval controls.

+971 52 980 1353 | www.mhbcuae.com

10/09/2026

The FTA has reminded all businesses with a 31 December 2025 year-end to file their corporate tax return and pay any tax due by 30 September 2026.

This includes free zone companies and businesses claiming Small Business Relief. Relief reduces the tax; it does not remove the filing.

If your 2025 books are not closed yet, MHBC can complete the bookkeeping, tax computation and filing before the deadline.

Call or WhatsApp +971 52 759 1353
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09/09/2026

We're hiring: Client Relations Consultant
MHBC Business Consultants — SAIF Zone, Sharjah

MHBC is a corporate services firm based in Sharjah International Airport Free Zone. We help business owners set up companies in the UAE and keep them compliant — company formation, licensing, visas and PRO work, accounting, and tax. We hold Registered Agent status across several UAE free zones.

We're looking for a Client Relations Consultant to be the first point of contact for our clients.

What you'll do

Handle client enquiries by phone, WhatsApp, email, and in person
Explain our services and guide clients through their next steps
Coordinate with our corporate and finance teams to keep client work moving
Maintain client records and follow up on open requests

What we're looking for

Strong spoken and written English, with a professional phone manner
Comfortable meeting clients face to face
Working knowledge of MS Office and general office administration
Fresh graduates welcome — full orientation and training provided
Experienced candidates welcome

Details

Salary: AED 2,000–2,500 per month
Transportation provided
Location: SAIF Zone, Sharjah
Full-time

To apply
Send your CV on WhatsApp to +971 52 599 5239 or email [email protected].
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04/09/2026

04/09/2026

How do family offices structure business ownership in the UAE?
Start with three connected priorities: ownership, assets, and continuity.
1. Structure ownership
As a family business grows, ownership can become spread across relatives and companies. A suitable holding structure can bring those interests together, clarifying who owns what, how the companies connect, and who makes decisions.
2. Organise assets and risk
Operating businesses, property, and investments carry different risks. Where appropriate, separate entities can help manage those exposures. Understanding where assets, liabilities, and guarantees sit—and how money moves across the group—is essential.
3. Plan for continuity
Define how family members, professional managers, and specialist advisers work together. Establish clear rules for leadership, reinvestment, profit distributions, and the transfer of ownership and responsibility.
The aim is a business structure that supports today’s operations and prepares the next generation to lead.
MHBC helps corporations and family businesses structure and restructure for growth, clearer governance, and continuity.
Is your business structure ready for what comes next?
Contact MHBC: +971 52 599 5239
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27/08/2026

POLICE CLEARANCE - is now required for Sharjah residence visa applications.

This applies to selected nationalities, for employment and residence visas. The certificate you need depends on where the applicant is:

Inside the UAE with a cancelled visa: police clearance from the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI).

Inside the UAE with a cancelled visa converted to a visit visa: police clearance from the UAE MOI.

Outside the UAE, or entering on a visit visa: police clearance from the applicant's home country, attested by MOFA and the UAE Embassy. This is mandatory.

MHBC handles the MOI application, MOFA and embassy attestation, and the visa filing.

Call or WhatsApp +971 52 759 1353
[email protected]
www.mhbcuae.com