Now a days ecommerce has become may be the most easy way and the essential tool to do business. And what could be the better place to do ecommerce in other than the Arabian Gulf. And what could be the better place than UAE in Gulf to do ecommerce in. Many people have ambitions to do ecommerce in UAE but have some hurdles and obstacles in the form of some confusions. Believe me, there’s literally nothing to worry about in this regard as UAE have crafted business friendly policies to help you guys. Let us dive into a little bit of details that will get you rid of your confusions and questions!
There are some prerequisites and requirements which are important to be considered. You should be considering the following;
Decide between a Dubai mainland setup, which allows local market access, or a free zone setup, which is ideal for international trade. Register your business with the Department of Economic Development (DED) (for mainland businesses) or the relevant free zone authority.
A thing to be noted: If you are not a citizen of UAE then you need to establish a presence through a free zone company or local sponsorship (depends on type of business).
In addition to this you’ll need to appoint a manager who is holding a valid visa and emirates id in Dubai and add his / her name in the trade license to represent the company in the Banks and other government authorities like VAT or Corporate Tax or any other government entity.
To do e-commerce in UAE, it is legally required to have an e-commerce license.
You may need to submit the following documents:
A thing to be noted: Obtain an Import Export Code (IEC) if you plan to import or export goods.
Create an attractive, user-friendly, and secure website or app.
Partner with a reputable payment gateway provider. Several payment gateways are popular in the UAE for e-commerce, including Telr, PayTabs, Stripe, Xpay, Tazapay etc. You can also go with Amazon Payment Services PayPal and Payoneer.
Understand and comply with the regulations on e-commerce in the UAE. For further understanding you can visit u.ae-consumer protection
