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People that may use a personal assistant, concierge or lifestyle manager may include, but are not limited to:

• Busy professionals
• Frequent travellers
• Celebrities, professional actors, musicians, artists, athletes
• Families who need extra help
• People that need help with managing multiple households/residences
• People looking to recharge and revitalize their life
• Anyone that feels like their bucket list is becoming a distant dream.

We provide flexible options and packages based on your criteria and needs. We customize our services and tailor our options and plans so that it works for you. You can even mix n’ match services to get the coverage you need. There are a variety of purchasing options from which to choose, including:

• Hourly services
• Custom programs, package and plans — monthly or annually
• Project-based fees
• Customized options and service plans that suit your needs

It’s easy! You can reach us by choosing any of the three options below:

• Online: Click here or click the “CONTACT US” navigation button at the bottom of this page, where you can complete and submit the form to either schedule a consultation, request more information, or book a service request.
• Email: enquire@millionairesme.com
• Whatsapp: +971 5 (MILLIONS) 64554667

Payment is due immediately upon receipt of invoice for the services rendered.
Packages and plans are pre-paid in full. Monthly or annual packages or plans are set up on a monthly billing cycle.
Payment for purchases, products, items, merchandise, materials, goods and services, and any other expenses, charges or taxes incurred on the client’s behalf in order to perform the work or service requested is the responsibility of the client and they must be pre-paid in full.
Deposits may be required for certain services such as event planning or production services or other services, or by any service that involves a third-party vendor, supplier, contractor, sub-contractor and/or any other type of service provider. Deposits and subsequent payments to the vendor/supplier/contractor are the responsibility of the client and must be paid in full by the client as per the vendor’s contract terms and conditions.

We service all of UAE that includes Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. We are more than happy to do our best to accommodate clients outside of our current service area.

Yes, of course! We will make every effort to accommodate your requests, with the provision that they are ethical, legal, and safe. Contact us and let us know how we can best serve you. As always, we will do our utmost to find a way to make it happen

Client privacy and customer confidentiality are maintained to the highest of standards. We do not trade, sell, or share your information with advertisers or unaffiliated third parties.

Mainland is a designated licensing area in the UAE termed to be more significant. Companies registered in the Mainland have lesser restrictions and are free to operate anywhere across the UAE and globally. A mainland company also referred to as an onshore company is licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) of the Emirate in which it is registered.

Manufacturing
Manufacturing licences cover the manufacture of goods in the UAE for distribution locally and globally.

Import-Export
These licences enable you to trade freely with mainland clients without having to use distributors.

Healthcare
Healthcare licences require special approval from the Dubai Health Authority.

Hospitality
Hospitality licences cover food and beverage activities such as cafes, bars and restaurants.

Health & Fitness
Gyms or gymnasiums and health clubs can be formed under a professional license.

Retail
Retail licences cover shops in malls and other outlets and include everything from clothing to books stores.

Event and Entertainment
Licences include event management and event planning for private and public events.

• Obtain a preliminary approval
• Reserve a trade name
• Obtaining approval of other authorities if the activity deems necessary
• Signing the appropriate legal documents of the company (for example the Memorandum of Association)
• Obtain a premise to register the trade license and start operations.

Companies in the UAE can be formed under various legal types depending on their activity and purpose. The different legal types of companies are as follows:

• Sole Proprietorship
• Civil Works Company
• Limited liability Company
• Partnership Company
• Public Shareholding Company
• Private Shareholding Company
• Government Liaison Office
• Representative Office
• Branch of a local company
• Branch of a foreign company
• Branch of a free zone company
• One person company (LLC)

• The sole proprietorship is owned by a one person only.
• The minimum number of partners for the limited liability company is 2 and the maximum number is 50.
• The civil works and the partnership companies are composed of two or more partners.
• The private joint-stock company doesn’t include less than 3 founders.
• The public joint-stock company offers its shares for subscription and has unlimited number of partners

• The sole proprietorship is owned by a one person only.
• The minimum number of partners for the limited liability company is 2 and the maximum number is 50.
• The civil works and the partnership companies are composed of two or more partners.
• The private joint-stock company doesn’t include less than 3 founders.
• The public joint-stock company offers its shares for subscription and has unlimited number of partners

Commercial and Industrial licenses registered in the Mainland (onshore) require a UAE National as a local partner holding a minimum of 51% shares in the company. A 100% UAE nationals owned company can also become the local partner.

• A copy of the passport
• A copy of the current UAE residence visa/ tourist visa and the identity card
• A No Objective Certificate (NOC) from the current sponsor of your UAE residence visa (if resident) to practice the business

The trade name of the company is the title under which it conducts its activity. While opting for a business trade name, the following basic points should be kept in mind:

• The name should not have obscene or indecent words and should not be offending to the general public
• The name should not indicate Allah’s name or God or his divine attributes, for example Al Qader, Al Aleem, etc.
• If the name is of a person then that person must be a partner/owner of the trade license
• Family names should not be used as a trade name unless it includes the first name as well
• The name should not be of a country or government name
• The business activity should be reflected in the business name
• The name should not include any punctuation marks

The license is considered commercial.

Industrial activities include manufacturing, mining, quarrying, electricity, gas, and water

• Commercial activities include wholesale and retail trade, construction, transportation, stockpiling, communication, financial intermediation, real estate, and leasing.

Professional activities are the activities that depend on mental and physical effort to be practiced. They include agriculture, fishing, education, health, social work, and community, social and personal services.

A General Trading License includes the trade of all kinds of goods and products that are mentioned in full details in the trade category of the activity classification guidebook except for those that require an external approval from concerned authorities.

The trade of the various kinds of goods and products that are mentioned in full details in the trade category of the activity classification guidebook can be practiced except those that need an approval from other specialized authorities.

These activities should have something in common for example: computer maintenance and computer trade despite being in different activity groups.

The approvals obtained from the official concerned authorities specialized in organizing the activities that fall within their jurisdiction.

The instant license is an initiative of the Department of Economic Development, Dubai. Through the instant license, UAE residents and visitors can get a commercial or professional license of certain activities in just 5 minutes. The instant license makes it easier and quicker for entrepreneurs to acquire a trade license and start their business in UAE mainland.

A Free Zone is a separate physical entity with its own set of rules and regulations.

Free zones in the UAE are business zones where companies operating in them are exempt from taxation such as Income Tax, Corporate Tax and Customs. All Goods imported in the Free Zone are exempt from 5% Customs Duty .  Business owners in the free zone areas have 100% ownership of the business, the company registered without local UAE citizen. The aim of these zones is to encourage foreign investment and promote economic activity in the country. There are around 40 Free Zones in the UAE, each of them has its own advantages and limitations. As  Free Zone company, by law, you cannot conduct business with an onshore unless through a Onshore Distributor.

Free Zones are designated areas that allow business to be conducted only within the particular free zones and internationally. As the free zone companies are governed by the free zone licensing authority, they do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Mainland Department of Economic Development. Therefore a free zone company cannot do business in Mainland.

Free zone jurisdictions do not permit companies registered under free zone authorities to do business in Mainland. Most trading companies in free zone are completely restricted to do business in Mainland, certain professional activities are given a leverage.

However, in case a restricted free zone company wants to do business in the Mainland, specific licensing and documentation is required. Such free zone companies would have to obtain appropriate licenses from the Department of Economic Development of the Emirate in which it intends to practice Mainland business.

Free zone companies also have an option to get connected with a distributor who has a Mainland license and then do business in the Mainland. Apart from this, free zone companies may do business in Mainland by establishing a branch office.

To open a UAE branch of a foreign company a Board of Directors’ resolution to open a branch and to appoint a director for the UAE branch is required. The resolution has to be executed in the country of origin of the foreign company and then attested by the UAE Embassy/Consulate/Mission of that particular country.

Once the resolution has been attested, it has to come to the UAE in original, translated into Arabic and endorsed by the relevant government bodies to be eligible for executing.

Once ready, due paperwork is filed with the licensing authority where the branch license has to be obtained from and the license is issued.

A Board of Directors’ resolution to open a branch and to appoint a director has to be executed and then filed with the supporting documentation with licensing authority of the Emirate in which the branch has to be opened.

A Board of Directors’ resolution to open a branch and to appoint a director for the UAE branch is required. The resolution has to be executed in the Gulf country of origin of the company and then attested by the UAE Embassy/Consulate/Mission of that country.

Once the resolution has been attested, it has to come to the UAE in original, translated into Arabic and endorsed by the relevant government bodies to be eligible for executing.

Once ready, due paperwork is filed with the licensing authority where the branch license has to be obtained from and the license is issued.

• Latest passport size photo with white background
• Valid passport copies front and back (7 mos. before expiry date)
• Attested degree certificate from UAE embassy (where it took place) and from MOFA (UAE) – under skilled worker
• Designation and salary details
• Current visa that you are holding (tourist/cancelled visa)

• First Step:
  Quota: To apply Employment visa for any candidate recruited by the company, first step is to apply the quota with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). (Approximately 2 to 3 days depending on government approval)
• Second Step:
  Offer Letter: Once the quota is approved, the offer letter needs to be typed from the MOHRE Tas’heel Centre and get signature and Thumb Impression from the Employee. If the employee is out of the county, the offer letter can be emailed and on signing, the documents can be scanned for submission. (1 day processing)
• Third Step:
  Work Permit: Once you receive the signed Offer Letter, Work Permit application needs to be typed at the MOHRE Tas’heel along with the signed offer letter
  Kindly note for certain Designation attested Education Certificate is required from UAE embassy where it took place and from MOFA UAE. (Approval will come after 2 to 4 working days depending on the Nationality.)
• Fourth Step:
  Labour Card: The MOHRE Fee needs to be paid.
• Fifth Step:
  Labour Insurance
• Sixth Step:
  Immigration Fee: Inside/Outside the country for each visa through eDNRD online and get e-Visa on approval. Depending on the Nationality Entry permit will be out after security check (Approximately 1 to 2 days).
  There is 60 days’ time from the date of Entry/Visa Position Amendment to complete Medical, Emirates ID and visa stamping.
• Seventh Step:
  Change Status: If the employee is inside the country on receiving the Entry permit it needs to do Change status. (Approximately 1 to 2 days).
• Eight Step:
  Medical Typing:On completing the Change Status, you can then do Medical typing and then proceed to do the Medical Test at the authorized Medical Centre.
• Ninth Step:
  Emirates ID Typing:Once Medical typing is done then you can do Emirates ID typing and then proceed for finger prints (if required).
• Tenth Step:
  Labour Contract:On receiving the Medical Report you can then proceed to do the Labour Contract typing. (1 day processing)
• Eleventh Step:
  Visa Stamping: The final step of the Employment Visa process is to proceed with the Visa stamping application. Once the application is submitted, wait for the approval from the Immigration. Once approved it will take 3 to 5 days to get the passport ready for normal application and for urgent service it will take 1 day only.

• NO (the procedure is online)

• 2 to 3 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

• Normal (5 working days) – Sonapur and Al Qouz Medical Centre
• 48 hours (2 working days) – Karama, Sonapur and Al Qouz Medical Centre
• 24 hours (1 working day) – Karama, Sonapur and Al Qouz Medical Centre
• VIP (5 hours) – Al Safa Health Centre, Karama Medical Centre

• Before 14th of the month to avoid company getting blocked from the MOHRE.

• latest passport size photo with white background
• colored passport copies front and back and visa copy (expiry date before 7 months)
• educational degree certificate (attested) from UAE embassy (home country) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UAE) – depending on the position
• position/designation
• salary details
• sponsor passport copies front and back and visa copy (expiry date before 7 months)
• sponsor NOC

• latest passport size photo with white background
• NOC from the company, trade license copy, their company labor card copy
• his passport and visa copy (expiry date before 7 months)
• designation; for skilled position required attested degree certificate from UAE embassy (where they have taken it) and from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UAE)
• salary details

• Maid latest passport size photo with white background
• Maid colored passport copy front and back and visa copy (expiry date before 7 months)
• Maid alary details
• Maid visa copy that he/she is holding in case inside the country
• Maid health insurance copy
• sponsor original emirates ID
• sponsor latest 6 months personal bank statement
• sponsor IBAN number (to get the refund back)
• sponsor residential ejari and DEWA bill (latest)
• sponsor spouse passport, visa and emirates id copy
• sponsor attested marriage certificate from UAE embassy where it took place and from MOFA UAE (for new visa

• AED 10,000/- and a 2 BHK accommodation

• 10 to 15 working days

• 1 year

• Total salary should be AED 5,000/-

• latest passport size photo with white background
• colored passport copies front and back and visa copy (expiry date before 7 months)
• visa copy that he/she is holding in case inside the country
• health insurance copy
• sponsor original emirates ID
• sponsor latest 6 months personal bank statement
• sponsor residential ejari and DEWA bill (latest)
• sponsor attested marriage certificate from UAE embassy where it took place and from MOFA UAE and legally attested (for new visa)
• dependent attested birth certificate from UAE embassy where it took place and from MOFA UAE and legally attested (for new visa)

SAFETY & SECURITY:
The UAE is ranked as one of the safest countries in the world.
STABLE LEADERSHIP:
The UAE has one of the most stable political systems in the wider Arab region since unification in 1971.
NO PERSONAL TAX:
There is no personal income tax in the UAE.
VAT AND CUSTOMS DUTY:
Value added tax and Custom Duty at 5% are among the lowest in the world. Companies registered in the Free Zones can also benefit from Custom Duty waivers on re-exports.
STABLE CURRENCY:
UAE Dirhams is pegged to the US Dollars since 1973 (USD 1 = AED 3.6725)
100% OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESS & PROPERTIES:
The FDI law allows 100% ownership for companies in the Dubai mainland. Foreigners and expatriate residents can also have 100% ownership of companies in the various free zones.
100% REPATRIATION OF FUND:
As an investor you can repatriate 100% all profits and capital.
CENTRE OF THE WORLD:
UAE is directly connected to the major business hubs of the world. A connectivity of 6 to 8 hours covers 70% of the world’s population making it literally the center of the world.
WORLD CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE:
World-leading aviation, infrastructure, highly developed surface transport infrastructure, State-of-the-art telecommunications and virtual ‘smart’ infrastructure. A sophisticated financial and service sector, Industry leading exhibition and conference venues, high-quality office and residential accommodation, reliable power and water utilities, First-class hotels, hospitals, schools, shops, parks and recreation facilities
TOP CLASS MEDICAL FACILITIES:
UAE offers a level of healthcare that is truly world-class, with a diverse group of specialists working in state-of-the-art medical facilities.

The UAE assures freedom and access to information through ‘The Guide Access Government Information’ and Law No. 26 of 2015 on the Organization of Dubai Data Publication and Sharing also known as Law No. 26 of 2015 Regulating Data Dissemination and Exchange.

Your collected personal information will be accessible only to the government employees who have a need to know it to deliver you the service or information you request. It will not be available for public inspection. In addition, no user information will be shared, sold, or transferred to any third party without your prior consent

The UAE has set special laws and policies promote gender equality, to protect women and

in the society and raise their participation and representation in all areas, locally, regionally and internationally.

The UAE has the ‘Anti-discrimination/Anti-hatred law’ which fights any form of discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, creed, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin. The law No. 02 of 2015, criminalises any acts that stoke religious hatred and/or which insult religion through any form of expression, be it speech or the written word, books, pamphlets or via online media.. Read how the UAE promotes a culture of tolerance and co-existence.  Further the UAE, guarantees the rights of people of determination (persons of disability) and prohibits to be discriminated against at work place

Yes, the UAE provides equal wage for men and women.  The UAE labour law of 1980, as amended already provides that the female worker shall be granted a wage equal to that as the man is earning if she were performing the same work. In 2018, the UAE Cabinet approved a law on equal wages and salaries for women and men.

The Constitution of the UAE guarantees equal rights for both men and women. Under the Constitution, women enjoy the same legal status, claim to titles, access to education, the right to practice professions, and the right to inherit property as men. Women are also guaranteed the same access to employment, political participation, health and family welfare facilities

Yes, a pre-marital medical certificate is needed for all those who wish to get married in the UAE. No marriage in the UAE can be performed without submitting a pre-marital medical certificate that shows both parties to be free of genetically inherited blood diseases and transferable diseases.

You can report violence and abuse of women and children through the following channels:

• contact Ministry of Interior’s toll-free hotline on 116111
• call Dubai Foundation for Women and Children on 800111
• in Sharjah, contact on toll-free helpline number 800 700.

Smart Pass is a service that facilitates access to all government services through a single username and password on all federal and local government portals.

You can find information about reporting unethical behaviour and cases of corruption or bribery on the concerned department web pages. Public is encouraged to provide comments or suggestions about the UAE government’s services through the UAE’s national CRM.

UAE has a strong cyber security measures. as National Cyber Security Strategy, cyber safety and digital security measures, cyber laws and Dubai Cyber Security Strategy.

Yes, you can find results of closed consultations held to take people’s feedback about various issues in government consultation page ‘sharik.ae’

WiFi UAE is available on all WiFi-capable devices within WiFi UAE hotspots. To connect, simply choose the WiFi UAE network from your device’s list of available networks.

Fund raising activities can be carried out only after obtaining a permit from the UAE’s registered charity organisations.

UAE nationals can apply online to Ministry of Community Development, while expatriate residents need to submit their application to the ministry through their respective embassy or consulate in the UAE.The ministry will consider the application and refer it to the Cabinet, which takes the final decision on registering the organisation.

You can report beggars in:

• Abu Dhabi on 999 or 8002626 (Aman Service)
• Dubai on 800243
• Sharjah on 065632222
• Ras Al Khaimah on 072053372
• Ajman on 067401616
• Umm Al Quwain on 999
• Fujairah on 092051100 or 092224411

Beggars are liable to be fined and/or deported as decided by the courts.

In government schools, the national curriculum approved by Ministry of Education is taught. In private schools, various curricula are taught which cater to expatriates from different backgrounds and culture.

You can search for all schools in the UAE through this interactive school map from the Ministry of Education. The map provides facility to sort by emirate and type of school (whether co-ed or gender segregated). It also provides contact details of the schools.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) is the federal entity responsible for the safety of the lives of all citizens and residents on the territory of the UAE and the property of the country.

The UAE government is taking measures to meet its ambitious target of diverting 75% of municipal solid waste away from landfills by 2021, as per its National Agenda and UAE Vision 2021. The UAE government and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment are working with local entities and private partnerships to transform waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource by focusing on the development of the recycling industry and the transformation of waste into energy.

The Ministry of Energy’s website provides a monthly update on the fuel and diesel prices.

You could rationalize your usage by following the slab tariff system applied by the electricity and water authorities.

Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018. The rate of VAT is 5 per cent. VAT will provide the UAE with a new source of income which will be continued to be utilised to provide high-quality public services. It will also help government move towards its vision of reducing dependence on oil and other hydrocarbons as a source of revenue.

No, the UAE does not levy income tax on individuals.

Yes, the UAE levies corporate tax on oil companies and foreign banks.

To open a bank account, citizens need to provide a copy of their family book, a salary letter or a letter of NOC (No Objection) from the employer. Expatriate residents need to provide a copy of their passport, a copy of work or residence visa, a copy of their Emirates ID, a salary letter or a letter of NOC (No Objection) from the employer or sponsor.

The goods’ price should be determined according to the real purchasing price paid for the goods. Price includes deal price, shipping cost, insurance and all charges and expenses paid to deliver such goods to the UAE.

No customs duties will be charged for such commodities if they are purchased within full consignments or in parts that had been imported across a first access point in any GCC country after the customs union and are supported by re-export statements sealed by the clearance stamps in the country where such commodities came from.

Yes, in a bid to go paperless, the UAE government accepts digital invoicing and ePayment in government procurement processes.

Insurance is mandatory in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Driver’s license can apply only through rta approved driving schools

1-Original Passport with visa page.

2- Emirates ID (for UAE Citizen & people working in Government and semi-Government) and  a photocopy of the same.

3. 2 photos (passport size)
4. No Objection Letter issued by the Guardian or sponsor.
5. File the application form

6.Eye test

Transit visa holders can drive the vehicle registered in Dubai but they should have a valid international driving license.

Yes, they can drive light vehicle and motorcycle.

The customer cannot drive even if he is holding a UK driving license and a UK passport. He can only drive it in UAE in case he crosses the border while driving it.

A GCC national is allowed to drive with his own driving license as long as he is on a visit trip but if he is working and living in UAE, then he must exchange the driving license.

The customer can exchange his driving license even if his visa is from other emirates. He must be living and working in Dubai and the company must have a branch in Dubai.

No, the customer must have a valid residence visa. In this case, the customer can only apply for a replacement of a lost or damaged license.

UAE is under Sharia law, but that doesn’t mean you are completely banned from drinking in the country. Dubai’s licensing laws require venues serving alcohol be attached to hotels or a private clubs. It is illegal to drink in the street or in a public space, or be under the influence of alcohol in a public space. The legal drinking age is 21. While the rules in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have relaxed somewhat with alcohol served in some hotels and nightclubs. People who consume or possess alcohol are required to have a Ministry of Interior liquor permit or they may face arrest, fines and possible imprisonment. Yes, alcohol is served in most major hotel bars, but technically that’s only for guests of the hotel. People who consume alcohol in a hotel who aren’t staying there are required to have their own personal liquor license. However what may happen in Dubai isn’t always applicable in other states in the UAE. It is strictly forbidden to consume or even carry alcohol in the dry state of Sharjah.

Non-Muslim residents of Dubai can buy or consume alcohol if they have an alcohol licence. To obtain it, you need to be:

• More than 21 years of age
• Possess a residence visa
• Should not be a Muslim
• Should have minimum monthly salary of at least Dh3,000

Application forms are available online on African + Eastern or Maritime and Mercantile International liquor store websites. If you are working in a free zone, your company also needs approval from the free zone authority. In the case of self-employed people, the copy of trade licence has to be submitted along with the application. If a married couple is looking for a licence, only the husband can apply. The wife will be allowed to apply if there is a NOC from her husband. If she is married to a Muslim, a woman needs a written authorisation from her husband for a licence. The details of wife will be added to the card chip. After receiving a licence, the wife will be allowed to buy alcohol without her husband’s presence.

According to the UAE Alcohol Law of 1972, the punishment for alcohol consumption without a drinking licence is a maximum of 6 months imprisonment or a maximum of AED 5,000 fine or both punishments.

Motorists caught mixing driving with drinking will get a maximum fine of Dh20,000 and/ or a jail term to be decided by the court, 23 black points and confiscation of the vehicle for 60 days.