E-Commerce License in UAE
starting from AED 5,750
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100%
Foreign Ownership
Zero
Personal Tax
Visa
Options Available
Fast
Setup
DET E-Trader License:
For Home-Based and Individual Traders in Dubai
A simple license option for eligible individuals in Dubai who want to sell through social media and online platforms.
What It Is
The DET E-Trader License is a home-based business license for eligible individuals in Dubai.
It allows individuals, freelancers, and home-based entrepreneurs to conduct approved business activity from their place of residence through social media and online platforms.
Who This Is For
This option may suit individuals starting small with online selling.
Social media sellers
Home-based entrepreneurs in Dubai
Freelancers offering approved online services
Individuals testing a business before moving into a full e-commerce setup
Key Benefits
The E-Trader License gives eligible individuals a simpler way to formalize online selling.
Suitable for home-based online businesses
Designed for social media and online platform sales
Available under sole proprietorship structure
Useful for entrepreneurs starting with a smaller online business model
How It Differs from a
Full E-Commerce License
An E-Trader License is generally more limited than a full e-commerce company setup.
A full e-commerce license may be more suitable if you need broader activity flexibility, visa options, corporate bank account assistance, marketplace expansion, or a structure designed for long-term growth.
Shams E-Commerce License:
Most Popular Choice
A flexible free zone option for entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow an online business in the UAE.
Sharjah Media City, also known as Shams, is a UAE free zone that supports startups, SMEs, freelancers, and digital-first businesses with flexible setup options.
Why It Is Popular for E-Commerce
Shams is a practical choice for online businesses that want a flexible UAE free zone setup.
- Recognized UAE free zone setup
- Flexible business activity options
- Streamlined setup process
- Option to structure the business around e-
- commerce and related activities
- Visa options depending on the selected package
- Suitable for startups, online sellers, and growing businesses
Creative Zone can help you assess whether Shams is the right fit based on your activity, setup needs, and growth plans.
Available across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah.
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