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Seek your advice –to open salon

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 21:56

Hi Expat,

I seek your advice –in the near future I would like to open beauty salon, but I am confused Canada vs Dubai,
I have seen here the very high competition and the sponsor fee which is 51% . not my favourite thing………..
Canada high labour cost what is your advice for me.....................

thanks in advance
Hudda

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 12:18
There are so so many beauty salons here and more opening every day - do you have something absolutely unique to offer? I would be very careful and do some real research on your competitors first. <em>edited by Clairehdp on 28/01/2011</em>
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 12:13
You only need a local agent not 51% owner to open a salon, as salons fall under a professional license not LLC.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 11:44
hi Icedqueen, free zone is very expensive................ You should weigh up the costs of a non freezone - incl sponsor fees and then a freezone. you may need to cough up more cash upfront for your business license and subsequent annual renewals but what are your costs with a sponsor since they own 51%. First do the maths as you may come up short with one of the options. Are you working on a business plan as yet?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 11:32
hi Icedqueen, free zone is very expensive................
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 22:16
You can open in a free zone so you don't need a sponsor.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 22:06
Do more research - 51% refers to ownership (you must have an Emirati sponsor who has a majority share in the business) - this is not the same as the profit sharing split. Recommend you visit the Dubai Chamber of Commerce website and do your homework.
 
 

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