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E-commerce

Sell online from a UAE company, with access to local payment gateways and regional fulfilment.

Industry Setup Signals

Activity

Defined

Licence

Mapped

Visas

Planned

Banking

Reviewed

Recommended Approach

Recommended setup

Most online-only retailers choose a free zone licence - it covers e-commerce activity without requiring a physical retail location.

Requirements

What to expect

Licensing

We identify the closest permitted business activity and whether it belongs in mainland, free zone or a regulated route.

Visa Requirements

Visa planning depends on shareholder count, office package and future hiring needs; we align the licence with your expected headcount.

Banking

Banks review activity, ownership, transaction profile and documentation. We prepare the file before introductions begin.

Office Requirements

Depending on the activity, a flexi desk, virtual facility or physical office may be enough. We confirm before you choose a package.

Questions

Frequently asked

No - an e-commerce licence from a free zone covers online-only retail, so you don't need a physical storefront. A flexi desk or virtual office typically satisfies the licence's facility requirement.

Yes - once licensed, you can integrate with UAE payment gateways and accept local currency payments, though some gateways have their own onboarding requirements we can guide you through.

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