Why Dubai is the Perfect Location for Establishing a Business Footprint
Dubai has long been recognized as a global business hub, attracting companies from around the [...]
Why Mauritius is an Ideal Destination for Establishing a Business Footprint
Mauritius, known for its stunning natural beauty, is also emerging as a premier destination for [...]
Why South Africa is the Perfect Footprint for Global Businesses
South Africa is increasingly becoming a prime location for businesses seeking to establish a footprint [...]
Why Saudi Arabia is an Ideal Location for Establishing a Business Footprint
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a top destination for businesses looking to expand their [...]
Rise Above | Franco Cronjé Talks ‘Family Business VS Corporate’ with Angus Webber
Nomad.cloud and Cronjé & Cronjé founder Franco Cronjé chats to Angus Webber, owner of classic [...]
Cash Flow Projections
Before starting, every new business should prepare a cash flow projection. However superficial this may [...]
The Financial Cycles Inside Your Business
Your business is a combination of different processes coming together. The better you get these [...]
Finding Capital
Most new businesses need initial capital to get established. This capital may be quite high [...]
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
How VAT Works VAT is a consumption tax. It is only levied once a product [...]
Income Tax
Wow, what a serious topic but let’s not get too technical here but rather give [...]
Keeping Records (A.K.A. Bookkeeping)
Here are four good reasons why you should keep records: 1. Preparing tax returns for [...]
The Different Types of Entities
So, you’re looking to start up something official, but which type of legal entity would [...]
Registering a Business Name
Trading as a sole proprietor If you trade as a sole proprietor your business name [...]
Dealing with the Bank
Can’t we just all keep our money under our pillows? Then we do not have [...]
Collecting Debt
Selling your product or service on credit results in debt that are owed to you. [...]
Customer Service
Mahatma Gandhi who in a speech in South Africa in 1890 said: “A customer is [...]
What Stops Entrepreneurs from Building A Sustainable Business?
Franco Cronjé points out why he believes many entrepreneurs don't build sustainable businesses
Make Your Business Work | The Number One Thing
Franco Cronjé shares what he sees as the single biggest requirement to making a business [...]
Start Your Business Knowing This
Franco talks about the hard truths in hiring and working with people as an entrepreneur.
Reduce Your Tax
An intro to reducing your personal and business income tax We often get asked whether [...]
Boiling to Death?
Urban myth has it that if you put a frog in a pot filled with [...]
How to Establish Tax Residency in the UAE
The Federal Tax Authority published criteria detailing the process for determining how a person can [...]
The Freedom to Choose
I currently have the pleasure of reading a book written by Viktor Frankl titled Man’s [...]
Dubai Residency Visas Explained
Recent amendments to the visa application process introduced the Golden and Green Visa programs which [...]
The Difference: Residency vs Citizenship
A Citizen belongs to a certain country, whereas a resident is permitted to live there [...]
What is RCBI?
RCBI stands for Residency and Citizenship By Investment. RCBI programs allow persons from one country [...]
Me, myself, and I
One of the biggest value destructions is the inability of people to empower others and [...]
Setting up a Trust in Mauritius
GENERAL OVERVIEW A trust is a legal agreement entered into by the “Settlor” whereby he [...]
Dubai Moves Towards Becoming Crypto Capital
The latest in a string of Crypto exchanges have received the go-ahead for setting up [...]
Belief is Mind Made
“We see people and things not as they are, but as we are.” Anthony de [...]
Blame Is Lame
INSIDE THE BUSINESS As a leader, nothing is more sobering than bringing to mind a [...]
SHORT VIDEO: Securing a Dubai Residency Visa
We asked Franco Cronjé how to do it and what it means.
SHORT VIDEO: Opening a Company in Dubai Free Zone
Franco Cronjé explains the benefits in this 1-minute video.
SHORT VIDEO: Why Expand Your Business to Dubai?
We asked Franco Cronjé in this 1-minute video.
To Conquer A Mountain
“The man on top of the mountain did not fall there.” Vince Lombardi It was [...]
Case Study: Psychai Talent Group sets up in Dubai with Nomad.cloud
PSYCHAI Business Type: Management and Human Resource Consultancy Business industry: Human Resources, Software development Employee [...]
Dubai: Corporate Taxation and Place of Effective Management
Incorporating a Company in Dubai brings with it huge opportunities. The benefits are immense as [...]
A Win at the Entrepreneur Mag Awards!
Franco Cronjé and team Fitt.ai managed to secure: Best SME Tech Solution Provider Middle East [...]
Fear
We do not fear the unknown. We fear what we think we know about the [...]
Legal Obligations for Self-Employed Individuals
Except for some fear, which is normal, and subsequent adrenalin there are no legal obligations [...]
Preparing a Business Plan
When and Why a Business Plan is Necessary Yikes, really? A business plan? You must [...]
Banking in Dubai
Up to mid-2018 the UAE was still on what was referred to as the “blacklist” [...]
Earning Income Abroad
The tagline for Dubai seems to be that it is a “Tax Haven” as employees [...]
Economic Substance Regulations in Dubai
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) require companies registered in the UAE that carry on one or [...]
The Tax-Free Lifestyle
Is a tax-free lifestyle a possibility for South Africans? Can you earn an income or [...]
Am I Suited to Be Self-Employed?
No single factor is a clear indicator of whether you are suitable or not. Being [...]
Thinking Dubai? | Q&A
Why expand to Dubai? Is Dubai a safe city? What is a Free Zone? These [...]
Why Mauritius?
If the spectactular subtropical island is not enough reason for you to be convinced and [...]
Permanent Residency in Mauritius
The Permanent Residence Permit allows a non-citizen to work and live in Mauritius for a [...]
Live and Work in Mauritius – Occupational Permit
The Occupation Permit (OP) is a combined work and residence permit which allows foreign nationals [...]
Setting Up a Company in Mauritius
The main types of companies to be incorporated by foreigners in Mauritius is referred to [...]
Taxation in Mauritius
CORPORATE TAXES MUR imposes corporate taxes on its residents amounting to 15%. Subject to compliance [...]
International Expansion: Mauritius Overview
Mauritius is an island off the east coast of Africa and is the business and [...]
Leader of the Pack
For the onlooker, the title of leader seems glamorous, almost red carpet-like. But for the [...]
Dubai Digital Nomad Visa
You are now able to work remotely from Dubai under the newly established Digital Nomad [...]
Setting up your Company in Dubai
You have made the decision to setup your company in Dubai and obtain a residency [...]
In the Face of Adversity
Nowadays it seems that we are continuously in a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune. [...]
Dubai Residency
In recent articles we have touched on various factors to consider as to why you [...]
Get It Done
Travelling in a pandemic has taught me one thing – stop complaining and get it [...]
Why Dubai (UAE) May Be The Right Place For You
The UAE, which forms part of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), has been growing rapidly [...]
Soon To Be Largest In The World ‒ Al Maktoum International Airport Dubai
Dubai is known for its lavish property development projects and outrageous landmarks all conceived in [...]
Live
Today we received the news of the death of a family friend. Funny how news [...]
Endurance
I read this quote by Christopher McDougall and it absolutely nailed it: “In Africa an [...]
Dreams
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt [...]
Interview Tips when Recruiting
An interview is a very unreliable method used for making big decisions. Usually, for an [...]
The Story of Branding
Our minds are much more inclined to follow a good story, a story with a [...]
The Giraffe Principle
Ever wondered why a giraffe has such a long neck? I suppose that if you [...]
Crypto, less Cryptic.
Digital assets, blockchain, crypto, bitcoin, ethereum, altcoins, exchanges … There is a revolution that is [...]
Team Recruitment
“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” ~ [...]
Director’s Guide
by Franco Cronjé
International Expansion: UAE Overview
A valuable summary of company setup requirements, taxes, and zones in the UAE.
Offshore Exposure
Why it’s smart to diversify risk and explore overseas options in light of a failing [...]
Mind Over Matter
As I sit in one of my Nomad offices, I look down at the bottle [...]
Time Management
How often do you hear people say: “I do not have time”? Have you ever [...]
Run it, in the Family.
For far too long business owners of businesses large and small, have neglected succession planning [...]
Inflection
In a sense 2020 was needed. Not because of Covid-19 and the lasting negative impact [...]
Fail
Failure has been branded by the majority as embarrassing and weak, resulting in reputational damage [...]
Comfort Zone
If it is too easy, you are in your comfort zone. A very bad place [...]
On the business, not in.
“Make yourself free to work on the business, not in the business.” Make yourself free [...]
Make the Shift
The world is ever more connected, online and cloud-based. Holding on to analogue processes and [...]