u/One-Owl-7790

Hey everyone,

I’m a business consultant with 10+ years of experience in the UAE. I’ve worked directly with a Dubai Free Zone Authority under the Government of Dubai and later went on to run a business consultancy.

I joined Reddit mainly to share my experience and help people who may be confused about UAE business setup, visas, approvals, government procedures, company structuring, banking, tax-related processes, or similar matters.

Just to be completely clear: I am not here to sell you anything, promote any service, or ask you for payment. If you message me for advice or help, I will not later turn it into a sales pitch or ask you to pay me.

In my free time, I’m happy to answer questions, give a second opinion, help you understand an approval or rejection, or assist with certain cases on a completely free / pro bono basis, wherever I reasonably can.
If you’re stuck with a process, unsure what to do next, or simply want some practical guidance before spending money, feel free to DM me.
If I know the answer, I’ll help. If I don’t, I’ll tell you honestly.

Hopefully I can make some of the UAE’s business and government processes a little easier for people here.

Hey everyone,

I’m a business consultant with 10+ years of experience in the UAE. I’ve worked directly with a Dubai Free Zone Authority under the Government of Dubai and later went on to run a business consultancy.

I joined Reddit mainly to share my experience and help people who may be confused about UAE business setup, visas, approvals, government procedures, company structuring, banking, tax-related processes, or similar matters.

Just to be completely clear: I am not here to sell you anything, promote any service, or ask you for payment. If you message me for advice or help, I will not later turn it into a sales pitch or ask you to pay me.

In my free time, I’m happy to answer questions, give a second opinion, help you understand an approval or rejection, or assist with certain cases on a completely free / pro bono basis, wherever I reasonably can.
If you’re stuck with a process, unsure what to do next, or simply want some practical guidance before spending money, feel free to DM me.
If I know the answer, I’ll help. If I don’t, I’ll tell you honestly.

Hopefully I can make some of the UAE’s business and government processes a little easier for people here.

Hey everyone,

I’m a business consultant with 10+ years of experience in the UAE. I’ve worked directly with a Dubai Free Zone Authority under the Government of Dubai and later went on to run a business consultancy.

I joined Reddit mainly to share my experience and help people who may be confused about UAE business setup, visas, approvals, government procedures, company structuring, banking, tax-related processes, or similar matters.

Just to be completely clear: I am not here to sell you anything, promote any service, or ask you for payment. If you message me for advice or help, I will not later turn it into a sales pitch or ask you to pay me.

In my free time, I’m happy to answer questions, give a second opinion, help you understand an approval or rejection, or assist with certain cases on a completely free / pro bono basis, wherever I reasonably can.
If you’re stuck with a process, unsure what to do next, or simply want some practical guidance before spending money, feel free to DM me.
If I know the answer, I’ll help. If I don’t, I’ll tell you honestly.

Hopefully I can make some of the UAE’s business and government processes a little easier for people here.

Hey everyone,

I’m a business consultant with 10+ years of experience in the UAE. I’ve worked directly with a Dubai Free Zone Authority under the Government of Dubai and later went on to run a business consultancy.

I joined Reddit mainly to share my experience and help people who may be confused about UAE business setup, visas, approvals, government procedures, company structuring, banking, tax-related processes, or similar matters.

Just to be completely clear: I am not here to sell you anything, promote any service, or ask you for payment. If you message me for advice or help, I will not later turn it into a sales pitch or ask you to pay me.

In my free time, I’m happy to answer questions, give a second opinion, help you understand an approval or rejection, or assist with certain cases on a completely free / pro bono basis, wherever I reasonably can.
If you’re stuck with a process, unsure what to do next, or simply want some practical guidance before spending money, feel free to DM me.
If I know the answer, I’ll help. If I don’t, I’ll tell you honestly.

Hopefully I can make some of the UAE’s business and government processes a little easier for people here.

Hey everyone! I'm u/One-Owl-7790, a founding moderator of r/BUILDINUAE.

Welcome to a new community for people building, running, or thinking about starting a business in the UAE.

Whether you're already running a company, considering making the move, freelancing, investing, or simply trying to understand how business works here — you're welcome.

What to Post

Ask questions, share experiences, start discussions, or help someone else navigate doing business in the UAE.

Topics can include company formation, free zones vs mainland, banking, visas, corporate tax & VAT, business costs, hiring, finding customers, entrepreneurship, and the realities of running a business in the UAE.

Had a great experience? Share it.
Made an expensive mistake? Share that too.
Confused about something? Ask.

Community Vibe

The goal is simple: useful conversations between people doing business in the UAE.

Different opinions and experiences are welcome. Keep discussions constructive, avoid spam, and don't turn every conversation into a sales pitch.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself below — what do you do, or what are you hoping to build?
2. Post a question or share something you've learned about doing business in the UAE.
3. Invite anyone you think could contribute to the community.

We're starting from zero, so the first members will have a big part in shaping what this community becomes.

Welcome to r/BUILDINUAE. 🇦🇪

Let's build.