u/Rag2244

Hey everyone!

I’ve just started making POV walking videos around Chandigarh (tricity), and this is one of my first videos — a walk through Rose Garden (Zakir Hussain Rose Garden). 🌹

I’m trying to capture Chandigarh from a simple, immersive first-person perspective, so people can experience the city as if they’re actually walking there.

Since I’m just starting out, I’d really appreciate your honest feedback:

1. What can I improve in the camera angle, stabilization, colors or video quality?

2. Do you prefer natural walking sounds or some background music?

3. What Chandigarh locations would you like to see covered in POV?

4. Would you watch longer 20–30 minute walking tours, or shorter or longer videos?

And if you enjoy this kind of content, please consider sharing the video or subscribing. Even a little support would really help me grow the channel. 🙏
I’d especially love suggestions from fellow Chandigarh residents — tell me a place I should record next! 🌳📍

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to set up a UAE LLC with three partners. My primary goal for the first 1–2 years is to establish a strong personal and business banking relationship in the UAE. The business will initially have very limited revenue, but we intend to pay monthly salaries to employees (including me).

Instead of taking an investor/partner visa, I'm considering being sponsored as an employee of the company because I've heard it may improve eligibility for personal banking products such as home loans, car loans, and credit cards.

The company will mainly be involved in import and export of textiles, handloom products, imitation jewelry, and similar goods.

I have a few questions:

1.Would it be better to set up the UAE LLC as:

a completely standalone company, or

a subsidiary of my existing Indian Private Limited company?

2. I want to keep costs as low as possible and preferably set up in a free zone. Which free zone would you recommend that:

allows multiple shareholders,

issues employee visas,

supports import/export trading, and

has low annual renewal/compliance costs?

3. For employees applying for car loans, home loans, and credit cards in the UAE, what documents do banks usually require besides salary credits in the bank account? For example:

Labour card/work permit?

Emirates ID?

Salary certificate?

Employment contract?

Minimum employment period?

Anything else?

4. What are the ongoing compliance requirements for a UAE free zone LLC? For example:

Accounting/bookkeeping

VAT registration/filing

Corporate tax filing

ESR/UBO/Audit (if applicable)

Annual renewal costs

Rough annual cost estimates would also be very helpful.

5. How can a newly formed UAE LLC build a good business credit profile to access business financing in the future? Are there any best practices or common mistakes to avoid?

Is it practical to incorporate the company myself to save costs, or is using a formation agent worth it? Also, can I start with a virtual office/flexi desk while remaining eligible for employee visas?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this process or has experience with UAE banking and company formation.

Thanks!

TLDR: I hired a CA and gave him my MCA login credentials with Draft form for name reservation for PVT LTD., CA Cancelled my application from my ID and reserved the same from his ID without any information to me.

I recently hired a Chartered Accountant for LLP/company-related work. Before engaging him, I had already created my own MCA account and even prepared a draft application for name reservation under my own login. I shared all the details with him and paid his professional fees.

Instead of submitting the application from my MCA account, he cancelled the draft and filed a fresh application using his own MCA login. He never informed me beforehand or explained why he was doing this.

This has left me wondering:

• Is there any genuine professional or legal reason for a CA to use their own MCA login instead of the client's?
• Does filing from the CA's login give them any additional control over the application or future filings?
• Are there any disadvantages for the client if applications are filed from the CA's account?
• If I decide to change my CA in the future, could this create any inconvenience or dependency?
• Is there any benefit to the client in allowing the CA to keep control of the MCA filings?
• Can I sign a contract with CA to safeguard myself from any future Unethical act or anything?

My concern isn't about the fees—I have already paid everything for incorporation that was agreed. My concern is more about control and transparency. I don't understand the benefit of keeping the client dependent on the professional for access to applications or acknowledgements when the business belongs to the client.

Am I overthinking this, or is it generally considered good practice for business owners to retain control over their own MCA, GST, Income Tax and other government portal credentials while authorising professionals only to file on their behalf?

I'd especially appreciate responses from practising CAs, company secretaries, or business owners who have dealt with similar situations.

TLDR: I hired a CA and gave him my MCA login credentials with Draft form for name reservation for PVT LTD., CA Cancelled my application from my ID and reserved the same from his ID without any information to me.

I recently hired a Chartered Accountant for LLP/company-related work. Before engaging him, I had already created my own MCA account and even prepared a draft application for name reservation under my own login. I shared all the details with him and paid his professional fees.

Instead of submitting the application from my MCA account, he cancelled the draft and filed a fresh application using his own MCA login. He never informed me beforehand or explained why he was doing this.

This has left me wondering:

• Is there any genuine professional or legal reason for a CA to use their own MCA login instead of the client's?
• Does filing from the CA's login give them any additional control over the application or future filings?
• Are there any disadvantages for the client if applications are filed from the CA's account?
• If I decide to change my CA in the future, could this create any inconvenience or dependency?
• Is there any benefit to the client in allowing the CA to keep control of the MCA filings?
• Can I sign a contract with CA to safeguard myself from any future Unethical act or anything?

My concern isn't about the fees—I have already paid everything for incorporation that was agreed. My concern is more about control and transparency. I don't understand the benefit of keeping the client dependent on the professional for access to applications or acknowledgements when the business belongs to the client.

Am I overthinking this, or is it generally considered good practice for business owners to retain control over their own MCA, GST, Income Tax and other government portal credentials while authorising professionals only to file on their behalf?

I'd especially appreciate responses from practising CAs, company secretaries, or business owners who have dealt with similar situations.

Hi everyone,

I recently got a GoPro Hero 12 and I mainly want to use it for two types of content:

Walking in city videos
Driving videos

For driving videos, I either mount the GoPro:
Inside the car on the windscreen using a suction mount, or On the roof through the sunroof using the GoPro suction mount.

For walking videos, I just use a standard GoPro handle/grip and I do not use a gimbal.

I shoot mostly during daytime and evening/golden hour conditions, but not really at night. I also have:

ND filters
CPL filter
GoPro Media Mod

I am looking for detailed recommendations for the best settings for BOTH walking videos and driving videos.

Some things I specifically want advice on:

1. Best resolution and FPS settings
2. Best stabilization settings (HyperSmooth levels etc.)
3. Whether to use 4K 30, 4K 60, 5.3K 24 etc.
4. Best shutter settings and Exposure setting when using ND filters. I dont want any motion blur in videos
5. Which ND filters are most useful for daytime and evening, if required
6. Whether CPL filter helps for driving videos. There are reflection from windscreen when mounted inside
7. Best colour profile/settings for cinematic footage
8. Sharpness and ISO recommendations
9. Best lens mode (Linear, Wide, SuperView, etc.)
10. Whether horizon lock is worth using for walking videos
11. Best audio setup with Media Mod while walking outdoors

Also, when I mount the camera inside the car on the windshield, I get some reflections from the windshield/dashboard. I would appreciate suggestions on:

How to reduce windshield reflections
Whether CPL filter will fully solve it
Better mounting position recommendations
Any additional accessories that help for car POV videos.

For walking videos, since I don’t use a gimbal, I want the footage to look as smooth and cinematic as possible while still keeping natural movement.
Would really appreciate recommendations from people using the Hero 12 for similar city walk/driving POV content.

Thanks in advance!