Get Your E-Commerce Trade License with Decisive Zone
An e-commerce trade license in the UAE legitimizes online businesses, ensuring compliance with local laws and consumer protection standards. Issued by the Department of Economic Development, it enables businesses to operate legally and benefit from the UAE’s strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and supportive regulatory environment for online commerce.
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Starting a business 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
Advanced Infrastructure
Supportive Regulations
Growing Consumer Market
Our E-Commerce Trade License Package Includes:
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- 1 Visa Allocation
- 3 Business Activities
- 3 Shareholders
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- 1 Year Lease Agreement
- Comprehensive Support
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Benefits of setting up a company in UAE
Starting a business in UAE? We can help you set up in a Freezone, on Mainland or Offshore.
- 100% control of your business
- Get access to a global market
- Company setup can take as little as 3 days
- Complete confidentiality & privacy assured
- Physical presence is not required to set up your company
- Business-friendly Tax Regimes
FAQs
An e-commerce trade license is a legal authorization issued by the UAE government allowing businesses to conduct online trading activities within the country.
Benefits include legal recognition, access to a growing online consumer market, tax exemptions in free zones, and the ability to operate in a business-friendly regulatory environment.
Requirements typically include selecting a business structure, registering a trade name, obtaining initial approval, submitting required documents, and paying applicable fees.
Yes, foreign nationals can own 100% of an e-commerce business if they register in one of the UAE’s free zones, which offer full foreign ownership and tax benefits.
The process usually takes between 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the completeness of the application and the specific emirate’s processing time.
Costs vary depending on the emirate, the chosen free zone, and additional services required, such as office space or local sponsorship. Typical costs range from AED 10,000 to AED 30,000.
Yes, with the appropriate e-commerce trade license, you can operate your business from home, especially if registered in a free zone that allows flexible workspace options.
The license covers various activities, including online retail, digital marketing, web services, online consultancy, and any business transactions conducted over the internet.