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The secrets of starting an online business in the UAE

Online business, E-commerce

So, you got a million-dollar eCommerce business waiting to happen. And you heard that UAE eCommerce companies are a booming $8 billion industry. But creating a stellar eCommerce business website isn’t all it takes.

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The UAE has requirements before you can use our Dubai fulfillment center. No need to stress my e-trading friends. This article does all the legwork for you.  

So make your first eCommerce investment and read this article. You’ll know what it takes to become the next eCommerce mogul in Dubai. 

Are you a stakeholder for a business license in Dubai? The UAE rewards eCommerce companies doing business in Dubai. You might get a residential visa to this world-class city. 

We’re ready to open our fulfillment center to meet your eCommerce needs. By sea or by air, we always get your eCommerce products there.

Benefits of a Dubai Fulfillment Center 

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Dubai’s nearly 3.5 million residents make it perfect for marketing eCommerce businesses. So consider these business-friendly incentives for registering an eCommerce company. 

  • No income taxes 
  • Expatriates have total control 
  • No restrictions for capital withdrawals

No taxes on imports and exports is another incentive for using our Dubai fulfillment center. Also, UAE is an international business hub. Therefore, eCommerce business websites can transact in multiple currencies. 

A residential visa is an extra perk for obtaining a business license in Dubai. That way, you can personally experience the benefits of our China to Amazon FBA UAE services.  

Selling products online in UAE isn’t an ordeal. Here are the steps to legalize your eCommerce business website in UAE.  

  1. Determine the jurisdiction 
  2. Obtain a business office 
  3. Formally trademark the business name
  4. Get a business license 
  5. Open a bank account

A fast and technically sound website is instrumental for selling products online. Search engines penalize slow-loading eCommerce business websites. Also, your eCommerce site needs to accommodate multiple users comfortably.

1) Determine the Jurisdiction

Museum of the future in Dubai UAE downtown
Museum of the future in Dubai UAE downtown

Dubai fulfillment centers deal with online sites in Mainland and Free zones. Mainland eCommerce business websites can operate and expand throughout UAE’s commercial regions.  

Free zone businesses can operate in the UAE with a license. Registering an eCommerce company in a free zone comes with tighter guidelines.

2) Obtain a Business Office

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The UAE offers a plethora of office spaces to choose from for small businesses

By law, your eCommerce business website needs a valid UAE address. However, you don’t have to be in that office physically. The principal owner and company stakeholders must submit their names on the lease. 

3) Formally Trademark the Business Name   

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Choosing a business name is a fun and exciting task

The UAE prohibits specific names for business names. However, eCommerce business websites can give three names for registration purposes.   

4) Get a Business License 

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The first step in obtaining your eCommerce business license in Dubai is to have an address. Specifically, you must apply for an eCommerce trader license. The license only works in that region if your business is in a Dubai-free zone.  

You must acquire additional business licenses for selling online throughout the Emirates. And yes, our fulfillment center has the appropriate licenses.  

5) Open a Bank Account 

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Now, you can legally open a bank account to receive revenue. Dubai banks offer unique incentives for e-traders like you. 

And now, you can begin selling products online. It will be our pleasure to handle your eCommerce delivery needs

More on a Dubai Fulfillment Center    

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Our Dubai fulfillment center provides exemplary delivery services for more than twenty countries. You can count on our professional pick and pack services to get your product safely to your customers. 

Your business can count on secure packaging for cargo and freight products. We will be pleased to gift wrap packages for special customers and occasions. 

Our expertise also extends to freight shipping and customs clearance. By the way, you can view our blog about customs clearance.  

Contact our Dubai fulfillment center today about how we can assist your eCommerce business website.   

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