How to Start an E-Commerce Business in Dubai?
Dubai E-Commerce Company Registration 2025
Thinking about how to start an e-commerce business in Dubai? This is the right decision. Dubai is the best city for such a type of business; it witnessed a tremendous development in different fields, and e-commerce is amongst them. It had great support from the Dubai and UAE governments, policies, procedures, and a lot of facilities.
What is an e-commerce license in Dubai?
E-Commerce is the activity of electronically buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. It allows you to sell any kind via internet, mobile application, social media platform, email, and all kinds of digital platforms. It also allows you to run and operate dropp-shipping businesses.
- Sell goods within Dubai, UAE, and internationally.
- Operate from anywhere in the worlds.
- Receive payments online and Integrate Payment Gateways.
What is the process of e-commerce company registration in Dubai?
This activity of e-commerce can be only incorporated in The free zone as there is no such activity in Dubai Mainland (DET). Many free zones in Dubai including: IFZA, JAFZA, DAFZA, Meydan Free Zone, DMCC Free Zone offer this type of trade license, and the business incorporation process differs from one to another ( Process, requirements, cost, and compliance). Besides, the e-commerce license can also be incorporated in Norther Emirates Free Zones such as: RAKEZ, SHAMS City, Ajman Free Zone, SPC Free Zone…etc.
The General Process is:
- Choose the right Free Zone depending on your business requirements: Number of visas required, Office Space, and location that could be near to Dubai ports and airports especially if you are shipping goods from outside Dubai / UAE.
- Get The best Quote: Every Free Zone offers different packages for E-commerce trade license. So, you have to choose the most affordable package in the best free zone that will help you operate smoothly with low renewal cost without hidden costs.
- Start your business incorporation by:
- Trade Name Reservation.
- Initial Approval.
- Sign The Lease Agreement.
- Sign MOA
- Issue the license and start your investor visa process.
- Opening Business Bank Account and link it with online payment service providers.
Refer How to Open a Business Bank Account in Dubai guide to know more.
What is the cost of an e-commerce business license?
Emirate | Package | Cost |
Dubai | 0 to 2 Visa License Package | 14900 AED to 35000 AED depending on the free zone |
Sharjah | 0 to 2 Visa License Package | 12000 AED to 23000 AED depending on the free zone |
Ajman | 0 to 2 Visa License Package | 5500 AED to 20000 AED depending on the free zone |
RAKEZ | 0 to 2 Visa License Package | 6000 AED to 21000 AED depending on the free zone |
Note: The above fees are not fixed, they vary from a free zone to another depending on visa package, lease type (flexy desk, office, warehouse) and there are other factors that can affect the trade license cost).
Things to consider before incorporating the company:
- Make sure to know all the business setup cost without hidden fees.
- Renewal charges.
- Business Bank Account Possibilities.
- Number of Visas eligibility especially if you do not require physical location.
Finally, Setting up an e-commerce company in Dubai seems complicated. However, if you choose the right free zone, setup your company, open your business bank account, and integrate payment gateways correctly. Once all the business incorporation process is completed, you can run your business smoothly without any complications.
Get a free consultation from our business setup experts at Assertive Zone. Our professional team will assist you navigate the entire process, and help you setup your business hassle- free with affordable business setup costs.
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