Free Zone package
General Trading Business Licence
E-commerce and general trading on one licence, for sellers who want to grow into import and export.
FromAED 5,999
Licence issued in 2 to 3 working days
This licence combines e-commerce with general trading, so you can sell online and trade physical goods in the same company. It suits marketplace sellers moving into wholesale, importers and exporters, and anyone who wants room to add product lines without changing licence.
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
- Operate up to 5 approved business activities
- Run your own website and sell anything you are licensed for
- List on marketplaces such as Noon and Amazon
- Hold both e-commerce and general trading activities
- Work from anywhere, inside or outside the UAE
What you will get
- E-commerce & general trading business licence
- Certificate of formation
- Free 5 business emails with domain & hosting
- Free company stamp
- Free digital bank account assistance
General Trading Business Licence
AED5,999
- Free-zone business licence
- Up to 5 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
- A world-class business hub
- 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
- Visas can be added later at AED 1,600 each
Who this licence is for
It is built for businesses that trade goods, online or off:
- E-commerce sellers expanding into trading
- Import and export businesses
- Amazon and Noon sellers
- Dropshippers
- International traders entering the UAE
- Startups that want room to grow
Growing into visas later
The package starts with no visa allocation, which keeps the first-year cost down. When you need residency for yourself or a hire, the allocation can be upgraded at AED 1,600 per visa without changing licence.
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 and general trading licence?
It is a single free-zone licence that carries both an e-commerce activity and a general trading activity, so the same company can sell online and trade physical goods.
How much does it cost?
AED 5,999 for the first year, and the renewal is the same figure.
Can I run the business without a physical office?
Yes. The free zone provides the registered address.
Is a local sponsor required?
No. You keep 100% ownership.
Does it cover both online and physical trading?
Yes — that is the point of combining the two activities on one licence.
Do I need a licence to sell online in the UAE?
Yes. Marketplaces, payment gateways and banks all ask for one.
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Start your General Trading 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