Commercial license options for e-commerce in Dubai
The following license types are available for online businesses:
1. E-Commerce Licence (DED Mainland)
Allows you to sell products in the UAE and abroad. Suitable for marketplaces, D2C, and online stores.
2. E-Trading Licence (DED — Emirati-only, but available through partnerships)
Only for UAE citizens, but Xcella helps you find an alternative in free zones.
3. Free Zone E-commerce Licence
Available in:
4. General Trading Licence
For a wide range of products, including cross-border e-commerce.
Xcella helps you choose an option by market (UAE, GCC, worldwide), depending on the model (marketplace, wholesales, D2C).
1. E-Commerce Licence (DED Mainland)
Allows you to sell products in the UAE and abroad. Suitable for marketplaces, D2C, and online stores.
2. E-Trading Licence (DED — Emirati-only, but available through partnerships)
Only for UAE citizens, but Xcella helps you find an alternative in free zones.
3. Free Zone E-commerce Licence
Available in:
- IFZA
- Shams
- Dubai CommerCity
- RAKEZ
- Dubai South
4. General Trading Licence
For a wide range of products, including cross-border e-commerce.
Xcella helps you choose an option by market (UAE, GCC, worldwide), depending on the model (marketplace, wholesales, D2C).
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