E-traders License
This service includes:
- Legal approval to run an online business from home
- Permission to operate via websites and social media platforms
- No physical office or Ejari requirement
- Issued by Dubai DED for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs
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Dubai
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.
Document Collection
Collect all required documents for the application process.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Online Application
Submit the application to the relevant authority for processing.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Approval & Verification
Authorities will review and verify the submitted documents.
Duration: 3-5 Working Days
License Issuance
Authorities will review and verify the submitted documents.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Notes
Total Duration Inside UAE*: 6-8 Working Days
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
Documents Required
- Clear colored passport including cover page copy (all 4 corners of the passport showing) valid for more than 6 months
- Passport photo (shoulders and head showing, colored, white background, dark clothing, no jewelry, eyewear, not smiling)
For UAE residents:
- Copy of Emirates ID
- Proof of Address
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |