AED 31,000+ worth of free partner benefits
Free Coworking space & Lease Agreement
Up to 5 Business Activities
Starting your business in the UAE has never been easier. Whether launching your first venture or expanding globally, we help you register, get licensed, and go live - all in one place.
Yes. To legally sell any products or services online in the UAE—whether through your own independent website, social media pages, or major digital marketplaces like Amazon and Noon—you must have a valid commercial license. Operating an online store without the proper corporate registration is a legal violation and can lead to heavy financial penalties.
Yes, provided your license has the right activity groups. For example, an SPC Free Zone e-commerce license gives you the flexibility to combine up to 5 distinct e-commerce activity groups under a single corporate entity.
The license-only package for an e-commerce setup at SPC Free Zone starts at AED 5,750. The total cost will scale from there depending on your specific business requirements, such as whether you need to include investor/partner visas, employee quotas, or additional corporate establishment services.
No. The entire onboarding, documentation, and incorporation process can be completed 100% remotely. You can submit your application, process the required payments, and receive your digital corporate license from anywhere in the world without having to visit the UAE or set up a physical office.
E-Trader License: Typically issued by local
Departments of Economic Development (DED) specifically to
home-based businesses, freelancers, and single individuals. It
has strict nationality restrictions and does not allow you to
open a corporate office or issue employee visas.
E-Commerce License: A full corporate entity
structure, such as a Free Zone LLC. It allows 100% foreign
ownership for any nationality and enables you to scale, hire
staff, sponsor visas, rent warehouse or office space, and handle
higher volumes of domestic and international trade.
The initial setup requires very minimal paperwork. To get
started, you only need to provide:
• A clear passport copy of the owner(s)/shareholder(s)
• A copy of your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, if applicable
• A list of your preferred trading names for corporate approval
• Your selected business activities
Speak with our Business Setup Advisor about activity selection, setup costs, visa allocations, and documentation requirements.
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