Free Zone package
E-commerce Business Licence
Sell online across the UAE and beyond, from your own site or the big marketplaces.
FromAED 4,000
Licence issued in 2 to 3 working days
A free-zone e-commerce licence is the lowest-cost way to run a legitimate online store in the UAE. It lets you trade through your own website and through platforms such as Amazon and Noon, open a business bank account and invoice customers anywhere — with full ownership and no office to rent.
Package details
- No physical presence needed — set the company up remotely from home
- Licence issued by a UAE free zone authority
- No local sponsor — you keep 100% ownership
- Licence issued in 2 to 3 working days
What you can do with this licence
- Sell products online to customers across the UAE
- Run your own website and sell anything you are licensed for
- List on marketplaces such as Noon and Amazon
- Hold an approved e-commerce activity on your licence
- Work from anywhere, inside or outside the UAE
What you will get
- E-commerce business licence
- Certificate of formation
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free company stamp
- Free digital bank account assistance
E-commerce Business Licence
AED4,000
- Free-zone business licence
- Up to 10 media activities
- Zero visa allocation
- Free company stamp
- Free business logo design
- 100% ownership of the company
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free digital business bank account assistance
- Complete documentation
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Benefits
- 100% business ownership
- A strategic UAE location
- Flexible office options
- A full range of business activities to choose from
- Any media-related activities
Please note
- Licence renews yearly
- This package does not include a residence visa
- The price covers the licence only, not any other package
What an e-commerce licence is
It is the trade licence that makes selling online in the UAE legal. Without one, payment gateways, marketplaces and banks will not work with you, and trading informally risks fines. With one, your store is a registered company that customers, couriers and banks can deal with.
What it covers
The licence is broad enough for most online business models:
- Online retail through your own store
- Digital products and downloads
- Dropshipping
- Social commerce through Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp
- Selling on marketplaces such as Amazon and Noon
Why start in the UAE
The UAE has one of the region's fastest-growing digital economies, mature payment and logistics networks, and clear regulation. You keep 100% ownership, need no office, can set everything up remotely, and gain a credible base from which to scale into the GCC.
These are indicative 2026 market ranges, shown so you can budget realistically. Government fees change and every case differs — we send a fixed written quote covering your exact activity, visa count and facility before you commit to anything.
Common questions
What is an e-commerce business licence in the UAE?
It is a free-zone trade licence with an approved e-commerce activity. It allows you to sell goods or services online, open a business bank account and invoice customers legally.
How much does it cost?
This package starts from AED 4,000 for the first year. That covers the licence and the extras listed in the package — your written quote itemises every government fee before you commit.
Can I run an online business without a physical office?
Yes. The free zone provides the registered address, so you can run the business from home or from abroad.
Do I keep 100% ownership?
Yes. Free-zone companies need no local sponsor, so you own the business outright.
Can foreigners apply?
Yes. Entrepreneurs of most nationalities can apply, from inside or outside the UAE.
Do I need a licence to sell online in the UAE?
Yes. Selling online without a trade licence is not permitted, and marketplaces and payment providers will ask for one.
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- One residence visa included
- Medical & Emirates ID included
- Immigration card included
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Start your E-commerce Licence today
Tell us your activity and visa needs. We'll confirm the package fits and send a fixed written quote — usually within one working day.
Or call Jaleel +971 52 432 9060 or Mis Shabi +971 50 314 9109