The core team at the anniversary celebration of Trip Expert International on May 15, 2026 in Dubai. SUPPLIED

From one small office to 10 branches and more than Dh1 million in monthly sales, Trip Expert International is celebrating a remarkable first year in Dubai. The Filipino-led consultancy helping entrepreneurs build their UAE dream celebrates its first anniversary with an impressive growth story that reflects both ambition and the UAE’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit. On Friday (May 15), the company marked its milestone anniversary with a celebration attended by clients, partners, staff and members of the Filipino business community and consulate officials, including Philippine Consul General Ambrosio Brian Enciso III, who congratulated the company for helping aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly Filipinos in the UAE, take their first steps toward building businesses of their own. For co-owner Junie Sorsano, the anniversary was both a moment of gratitude and reflection. “From a small office with one staff to 10 offices with 71 staff, and to more than Dh1 million sales monthly. Thank you so much to our strong and dedicated team, our clients and freezone partners for making this possible,” Sorsano said during the celebration. Standing alongside Sorsano during the celebration were co-owner Ryan Ronel and Enrico Cardoniga, better known in the Filipino business community as Rico Cardoniga. Cardoniga helps lead Trip Expert Business and Marketing Solutions, the sister company that provides business development and marketing support to Trip Expert International’s growing client base. Together, the companies have positioned themselves as a practical solution for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the UAE. As the company enters its second year, its founders say the focus remains the same: helping more people take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Trip Expert International specialises in helping clients secure self-sponsored visas, freelance permits and business setup packages that simplify the process of launching a legal enterprise in Dubai and other emirates. Its services typically include freezone trade licences, UAE residence visas and essential registration support designed for freelancers, independent professionals and small business owners seeking full ownership of their ventures. The company’s rapid rise comes as Dubai continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s most entrepreneur-friendly destinations. With streamlined regulations, accessible freezone ecosystems and increasing demand for flexible business models, the UAE has become a magnet for freelancers and startup founders from around the world. Trip Expert International has tapped directly into that momentum, particularly among overseas Filipinos eager to build long-term financial stability through entrepreneurship. Its main office, located on the first floor of Al Rigga Business Centre in Dubai, has become a familiar destination for Filipinos seeking guidance on navigating UAE business registration requirements. The office operates Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm, and on Sundays from 1pm to 7pm. CAM/Expat Media
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