Residency renewal: who starts the process?
The route depends on whether the resident is a family member, domestic worker or establishment employee. Identify that first.
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For individuals
From residency and work to powers of attorney: choose the question closest to your situation before starting.
Residency
Work and contracts
Labor mobility through Qiwa: a guide for residents and receiving employers
Understand moving to a new employer, each party’s role, notice and fees, and what to check before accepting an offer or requesting help.
Read the guideWhat should I check before accepting a work contract?
Do not let a long contract overwhelm you. Start with your role, pay, duration and the terms you agreed to.
Read the guideI need to end my employment contract: where do I begin?
Before sending a termination request, understand the contract status, reason, date and possible consequences. The digital step does not settle every right.
Read the guidePowers of attorney
Power of attorney: how do I define the powers?
Before issuing a power of attorney, write down exactly what you want the agent to do. Clarity helps you choose an appropriate scope.
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For business owners
Whether starting, operating or changing a business, understand the topic before choosing a procedure or licence.
Starting a business
Before starting your company
Starting is easier when you separate your activity, legal form and possible licences. This guide puts the questions before the paperwork.
Read the guideTrade name reservation: should it come before registration?
A name matters, but it is not the activity or licence. Understand what reservation does before deciding when you need it.
Read the guideIndustrial and mining projects
Industry and mining services: from your factory idea to the right licence
An entrepreneur’s guide to industrial licensing, amendments, renewal, certificates of origin, exemptions and chemical clearance, and how these differ from mining licences.
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Managing your company
After formation, keep track of company records, licences and procedures: identify what needs updating and who will handle it.
Read the guideShomoos: what it is, who needs it and how to get started
Understand registration, activation, ongoing operation and your responsibilities before choosing a service or paying.
Read the guideOnline-store verification: what do I need?
Separate building an online store from officially verifying it. Verification has its own route and business requirements.
Read the guideOpening a shop: when do I need a municipal licence?
Commercial registration records the business, but operating at a location may also require a municipal licence. Start with the activity and premises.
Read the guideChanging or closing a business
My business details changed: do I need a new registration?
Not every change starts from scratch. Work out whether your existing registration can be amended or a different procedure is needed.
Read the guideI stopped trading: what should I do with my registration?
Stopping operations does not automatically delete a commercial registration. Separate closure from other outstanding obligations.
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