Ecommerce Business Licence in Dubai
Start Your Online Business In A Fast Growing Digital Economy
Dubai has become one of the world’s strongest ecommerce markets, driven by high spending power, digital-first consumers, and government initiatives that support online businesses of all sizes.
Designed for Ease
Why Dubai Is The Ideal For Ecommerce Founders?
Dubai has positioned itself as the regional ecommerce capital, backed by infrastructure, consumer demand, and a
pro-entrepreneur regulatory environment.
Ease Of Logistics
Access to world-class logistics, shipping, and warehousing.
Less Competition
Low barriers to entry compared to UK, EU, or US markets.
Whether you’re running a product-based brand or building a
multi-channel ecommerce business, this licence gives you the legal foundation to scale.
Guidance
Which Ecommerce Licence Should You Choose?
Strive will guide you to the right structure based on your business model, platforms, and target customers. You have two options:
- Free Zone Ecommerce Licence is best for founders who sell online without needing a physical retail presence.
- Mainland Ecommerce Licence is ideal for founders who want to run hybrid models (online + retail).
Free Zone Ecommerce Licence
No office requirement in many free zones.
Mainland Ecommerce Licence
Work with UAE distributors, retailers, and logistics firms.
Above And Beyond
Why Ecommerce Founders Choose Strive
We provide high-touch, end-to-end entrepreneurial support:
- Company formation.
- Bank account opening.
- Bookkeeping & reporting.
- Adding new activities as your business grows.
Structured For UAE Requirements
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We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
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With Strive Consultants, you gain a trusted partner for every step of your Dubai company setup from selecting the right jurisdiction to opening your first UAE bank account.
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