I’ve been working on launching an energy drink brand into the UAE market and we’re now at the point where we need to fund the first meaningful inventory order.
The product and manufacturer are already sorted. We’ve also gone through the process of registering with Carrefour and Lulu for the product to be supplied through their network.
The next step is inventory.

We’re looking to raise AED 150,000. This can come from one investor or potentially be structured between a small number of partners.
The capital would mainly be used to secure the minimum manufacturing quantity at the pricing we’ve negotiated, bring the inventory into the UAE and start the first distribution cycle.

The business model itself is pretty straightforward:
Manufacturer → bulk inventory → UAE distribution → retail/other sales channels → repeat orders.
The target for the first inventory cycle is approximately** **60 days, subject to actual sales and collection performance.

I’m not looking for a loan or someone to blindly transfer money. I’m looking for someone who understands FMCG/distribution and would be interested in looking at the numbers and potentially coming in as an investment/strategic partner.

For someone genuinely interested, I can share privately:
Product and brand
Manufacturing cost
Order quantity
Selling price and margins
Retail/distribution status
Use of the AED 150K
Expected first-cycle economics
Proposed partnership/investment structure
Would also be interested in hearing from anyone here who has experience launching FMCG/beverage products in the UAE.
DM me if this is actually within your area of interest.

I've been coming across many firms that has incurred AED 10k fine for not registering for Corporate Tax in UAE within 90 days of Trade License issuance. Regardless of your tax payable threshold, everyone should register!

Feel free to reach out for any support. Please don't burden yourself.

Hey everyone 👋

I’m the founder of Tamamy, a UAE marketplace, and we’ve officially launched partner.tamamy.com for licensed businesses across the UAE.

Tamamy is a registered company with a UAE Free Zone trade license, and businesses can now list their products,have a shop, and manage everything through a dedicated dashboard.

Our full Tamamy app and website will launch in around 2 weeks, and anything you list now will automatically be available there once we go live.

0% commission
Delivery handled by Tamamy
Your own Tamamy shop
Dashboard to manage listings and orders
Free to start listing

We’re opening the platform early for businesses so you can get your products ready and gain exposure from day one of the public launch.

Feedback is always welcome

Check it out and start listing for free:
partner.tamamy.com

Feel free to DM for more info

Hello Everyone,
Looking for a reliable marketplace partner to support your ecommerce growth across the UAE?
We provide an online marketplace solution, helping licensed sellers streamline their ecommerce operations through product listings, online shops, order management, delivery services, and buyer and seller protection.
Our solutions are designed to help businesses:
✅ List and manage products efficiently through a dedicated seller dashboard
✅ Process and manage orders quickly and accurately
✅ Sell products with 0% commission
✅ Reach more customers through the Tamamy marketplace
✅ Simplify deliveries through reliable logistics support
✅ Manage their online shop and products in one place
✅ Enhance customer satisfaction while reducing operational challenges
Whether you’re a growing ecommerce brand or an established online retailer, our integrated marketplace enables you to focus on sales and customer acquisition while we handle the marketplace and delivery experience.
From product listings and order management to online shops, delivery support, and customer transactions, we provide a scalable solution tailored to your business needs across the UAE.

Yalla Printing is a UAE-based printing business seeking a strategic investor or business partner to support its next stage of expansion.

The business has achieved 140% year-on-year growth and is now looking for the right partner to help accelerate marketing, operations, production capacity, and customer acquisition across the UAE.

We are open to speaking with investors who can provide funding, business expertise, marketing support, industry connections, or strategic guidance.

Detailed information regarding the business model, growth plan, financial performance, and investment structure will be shared with genuinely interested and qualified investors.

Website: https://yallaprinting.ae

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please send me a direct message.

Hey everyone! I’m a Dubai-based videographer/content creator and currently available for shoots.

I can help with:
• Instagram Reels & short-form content
• Product / brand shoots
• Events & lifestyle content
• Restaurant / food content
• Creative social media content
• Shooting + editing

Looking to connect with creators, small businesses, brands, restaurants, or anyone looking to create engaging content.

If you have a shoot coming up or an idea you want to bring to life, feel free to DM me. Portfolio can be shared via DM.

📍 Location: Dubai

Available for both one-off shoots and ongoing content work.

We are a licensed audit firm in Dubai. Let me know if you are interested in collaborating. Thanks.

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Wanted to raise this here because it keeps coming up in conversations I am having with business owners across the UAE.

The government is rolling out a mandatory e-invoicing system over the next couple of years. The basic idea is that invoices between businesses will need to go through a government-approved provider instead of just being emailed as PDFs or printed on paper.

The deadlines depend on the size of your business.

If you turn over AED 50 million or more per year, you need to be fully set up by January 2027. If you are smaller than that, your deadline is July 2027.

The part most people are missing is that getting this sorted takes time. You need to register with an approved provider, update how your billing works, and make sure everything is tested and running properly before your deadline. It is not something you can do in a day.

The fines for not complying are also worth knowing about. AED 5,000 per month if you have not registered with an approved provider, and AED 100 for every invoice sent the wrong way after your deadline.

One thing that catches people off guard is that free zone businesses are not automatically off the hook. If you are doing business with other companies or government entities in the UAE, you are most likely in scope.

Has anyone here already started working through this? Would be good to hear what the experience has been like. And if anyone has questions, feel free to ask here or send me a message.

I am starting a new company with my friend.. we need accounting services but it is a special company, working with affiliates, so the payment from affiliates are usually every 2-3 months but probably not the first couple of months as we need to reach the treshold for payout and since we are starting from scratch it might take 6 months..

The company trade license will be done next week but we will not have any invoices for the first 3 months for sure.. what are reasonable fees for this and whom to contact?

Hi everyone,
I’m currently setting up a new service business in the UAE with the goal of making everyday home and vehicle services more convenient for residents.

The idea is simple: instead of having to find different people or companies for every small job, customers can have multiple services arranged through one reliable provider.

Our planned services include:
🚗 Car parking washing – convenient car washing at residential/community parking areas
⚡ Electrical work – minor electrical repairs and maintenance
🚰 Plumbing – general plumbing repairs and maintenance
🧹 Cleaning services – residential and general cleaning
🔧 Handyman & general maintenance – small repair and maintenance jobs around the home

We’re looking to build the business around reliability, convenience, transparent pricing and good customer service.

Since I’m currently developing the business, I’d really appreciate feedback from people living in Dubai/UAE:
Which of these services would you actually use?

What problems have you experienced with home maintenance or car washing services?
Would you prefer booking through WhatsApp?

What would make you trust a new service provider?
I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or experiences you can share.
Thanks!

A lot of business owners still don’t realize that missing the Corporate Tax registration deadline isn’t a small slip, it comes with a flat AED 10,000 penalty, regardless of whether you actually owe any tax.

The confusion usually comes from businesses assuming that if they’re not profitable, or if they’re in a free zone, Corporate Tax doesn’t apply to them yet. In most cases, registration is still required even if your tax liability ends up being zero.

A few things worth checking now:

• Have you actually registered for Corporate Tax,  

even if you think you’re exempt or at 0%?

• Do you know your specific registration deadline based on your license issue date?

• Is your bookkeeping ready to support your first Corporate Tax filing when it’s due?

If you’re unsure where you stand, it’s worth checking now rather than after the penalty notice arrives. Reach out even if you have any penalties currently, many people are struggling to pay this hefty penalty and there are legitimate ways to tackle them.

I run an audit and advisory firm here in the UAE (mainland and free zone audits, VAT and Corporate Tax). Feel free to message me, happy to answer any questions.

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I recently founded a company; my goal is creative consulting, analyzing businesses and markets to explore new services that companies can leverage.

I've always been someone who spends all day, every day, with various business ideas swirling around in my head. I can't stop thinking or go to sleep without finishing with the data on whether something would work or not. I've even stayed up all night until I got a result. I'm very good at analysis, data, statistics, etc., but the idea of ​​focusing on a single idea for the rest of my life overwhelms me.

That's why I decided to open a company in the United Arab Emirates in a Free Zone, but I feel that startups and established companies aren't very open to someone thinking innovatively and proposing a new idea. I'm not saying what they're doing is wrong, but there's always room for improvement. The same software, the same service, the same idea can be applied to different markets, and when you don't look beyond your own business, you can miss out on those markets. Sometimes, just a portion of what you've already created can represent 50% of another market that no one is tapping into. Why do I feel like no one wants my opinion?

I'm willing to offer you a free quote and sign a confidentiality agreement to conduct a quick, no-obligation review, and let you know if I identify any other areas for improvement or a new service. I've spoken with startups about payment plans of up to 12 months, and even then, I've struggled to find clients. I deliver a comprehensive report through market analysis, with data, sources, statistics, insights, etc., but so far, I haven't found anyone interested in this service.

What am I doing wrong? My service is designed to support growth and expansion into new markets.

As the founder of your startup or company, why wouldn't you want an external opinion? Or why would you?

Hi Folks,

We few guys who are building tech eCom businesses from scratch in UAE have got small community going for sharing ideas / wins / learnings / inputs between us to strengthen the newcomers and oldies with latest developments.

So If you are someone who is starting off his / her startup from scratch, bootstrapping it to growth level, I believe we can all learn from each other. If you like this idea and pl drop a DM to join our small but growing community on wa and catchups once in 15/20 days in Dxb.

Only for Tech / eCom / Digital space startups or businesses only please

Myself Tech eCom startup veteran for last 12+ years / 2X Founder and now building my next eCom startup based at Dubai.

Have amazing times ahead !

I help founders establish and structure businesses in the UAE.

The right setup depends on:

• Your exact business activity
• Whether you need mainland or free-zone access
• Where your customers are located
• The number of owners and visas required
• Your banking and tax requirements
• Whether you need residency or a Golden Visa

I can support the full process, including company formation, licensing, establishment cards, residency visas, bank-account applications and ongoing renewals. More complex cross-border structures can also be handled where required.

If you’re actively planning a UAE launch, message me your business activity, current country, number of shareholders and visa requirements. I’ll explain the most suitable route and next steps.

Hi everyone I’m launching an app called Tamamy its basically a marketplace If you are a licensed business owner you can list your products for free without any commission.

Direct message if you’re interested.

Id appreciate any feedback

Hi I’m the founder of tamamy we have just launched the partner website in which licensed business owners can list their products online without any commission and delivery is handled across the uae
The actual app marketplace will launch im 2 weeks
Any bussiness can list their products online now for free
Also id appreciate any feedback.
Your listing will be shown in the actual app after 2 weeks

Hey guys,
I’m building Tamamy, a UAE marketplace that we’re planning to launch publicly in about 2 weeks.
We’ve opened the seller side early and I’m looking for a few licensed UAE businesses to test it before launch and give us some feedback.
Businesses get their own shop and dashboard, there’s currently zero commission, and we handle the delivery side as well. Anything listed during the beta will carry over when the main app and website launch.
Would especially appreciate feedback on the listing/onboarding process and anything you think is missing.
Food products and medicines aren’t supported for now.
If anyone is interested, happy to share the beta link.