ecommerce license in UAE

E-commerce license in UAE

Why Choose UAE for Your E-Commerce Trade License?

Choose the UAE for your e-commerce trade license due to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, supportive regulations, tax benefits, and robust consumer market, fostering a thriving environment for online businesses.

 

  • Strategic Location

    The UAE’s central location bridges major global markets, facilitating easy access to customers in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, enhancing trade opportunities.

  • Advanced Infrastructure

    The country boasts cutting-edge technology, efficient logistics, and reliable internet connectivity, providing a strong foundation for successful e-commerce operations.

  • Supportive Regulations

    The UAE offers a business-friendly environment with clear regulations, streamlined licensing processes, and various free zones that provide 100% foreign ownership and tax benefits.

  • Growing Consumer Market

    With a high internet penetration rate and a tech-savvy population, the UAE presents a robust and growing market for e-commerce, driving potential sales and business growth.

Our E-Commerce Trade License Package Includes:

  • Trade License: 

  • 1 Visa Allocation

  • 3 Business Activities

  • Up to 3 Shareholders

  • 100% Foreign Ownership

  • 1 Year Lease Agreement

  • Comprehensive Support

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Benefits of Setting Up a Company in the UAE

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100% control of your business

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Access to global markets

03

Company setup in as little as 3 days

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Full confidentiality & privacy

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No physical presence required

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Business-friendly tax regime

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An e-commerce trade license is a legal authorization issued by the UAE government that allows businesses to sell goods and services online within the UAE or internationally.

Benefits include 100% foreign ownership, access to a booming digital market, tax advantages, streamlined registration, and eligibility for corporate banking and visa services.

You’ll need a trade name, business plan, passport copies of shareholders, visa details, and in some cases, a lease agreement. Requirements may vary by jurisdiction.

Yes, most UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership of e-commerce businesses.

The process typically takes 3–5 working days, depending on the chosen free zone and completeness of documentation.

Costs vary based on the jurisdiction, business activities, visa allocation, and office requirements, but generally start from AED 5,750.

Yes, depending on the license type and emirate, many authorities allow home-based e-commerce businesses, especially under freelance or e-trader licenses.

Covered activities include online retail, drop-shipping, marketplaces, digital services, and selling through social media platforms or dedicated websites.