These factors make Dubai the ideal place for women to startup in Dubai:
- Tax benefits – operating in dubai means zero personal income tax, allowing entrepreneurs to keep more of their earnings; so even though corporate taxes are high, 100% foreign ownership, especially in free zones, is allowed, which makes it easier for women to establish and operate their businesses without financial burdens
- No local or male sponsors are required – unlike some other countries, the UAE’s progressive policies for female entrepreneurs allows them to register and operate a company completely independently, from their investments, to their business decisions, women can have 100% control of it all.
- Supportive government policies – Dubai’s government extensively supports women in business through various initiatives, funding programs, and grants.
- Strong network – the ideal thing about operating in an interconnected city like Dubai is that everyone knows everyone – and that’s the biggest pro female entrepreneurs have by starting up their business in Dubai
- Safety for women – UAE being the second safest country in the world makes it one of the best places for women entrepreneurs to start their businesses in, with high quality of life, all while operating in a secure business environment.