Ecommerce licence in the UAE
Ecommerce licences support online retail models. Free-zone packages are common for cross-border sellers; mainland DET matters when you need onshore retail rights and local fulfilment structures.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 1122352
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 1122352
What the authority says
the activity of electronically buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code1122352 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code1122352 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Dubai mainland (DET) investor-visa capital
- Confirm current DET investor-visa capital practice.
- Dubai mainland (DET) Ejari
- Expected
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 1122352 note
- Requires Undertaking Letter
Free zone or mainland
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Requires Undertaking Letter
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FAQ
Do I need Dubai CommerCity for ecommerce?
Only if you need that zone's fulfilment model. Many online sellers start on a general free-zone ecommerce or trading licence with third-party logistics.
Free zone vs mainland for online retail?
Free zone is typical for export-oriented stores. Mainland helps when local onshore selling rights are central to the model.
Licence Ecommerce with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.