Managing Partner of GCG Structuring, Peter Ivantsov combines years of banking and corporate services expertise to help entrepreneurs succeed in the UAE. After starting his career in HSBC and working in a DIFC family office, he launched GCG Structuring in 2020 to offer smarter, more transparent corporate service solutions. Drawing on first-hand experience managing multinational operations for Global Capital Group, Peter Ivantsov delivers high value, time saving services backed by a client-first approach. His mission is simple: make setting up, operating and optimizing taxes in the UAE efficient, compliant, and simple.
UAE Business Setup Timeline: How Long Company Formation Takes (2026)
One of the most common questions we hear from founders planning to move or launch in the UAE is: how long will this actually take? The short answers online rarely match what happens in practice.
LLC Setup in UAE Mainland: Step-by-Step Company Formation Guide (2026)
Setting up a company in the UAE mainland is a common choice for business owners who want to operate freely within the local market and build a long term presence in the country. Among the
UAE Corporate Tax Explained: 0% vs 9% Corporate Tax Rules (2026)
The UAE introduced corporate tax to create a clear, standardized framework for how business profits are taxed. By 2026, these rules are fully active, enforced, and no longer considered new. Every business operating in the
100% Foreign Ownership UAE: Can Foreigners Own a Company in 2026?
Foreign ownership in the UAE has changed significantly over the past few years, yet confusion still exists going into 2026. Many foreign founders and investors are unsure whether they can legally own a company outright,
UAE Business Setup Cost 2026: How to Budget Correctly (Hidden Fees Explained)
Setting up a business in the UAE is often presented as a straightforward, low-cost process. Founders see advertised prices, short timelines, and promises of quick approvals. What usually gets missed is how incomplete those numbers
Free Zone vs Mainland Cost UAE Comparison (2026 Updated Breakdown)
Starting a business in the UAE in 2026 comes with many choices, and one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to set up in a Free Zone or on the Mainland. Both
