ANCFZ
Ajman
- Price
- fromAED 5,047Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~2 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 4 visas
Best for: Startups and innovators, Budget founders
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E-commerce Licence in the UAE
Sell online from your own store or marketplaces. 16 free zones issue it, from AED 5,047.
What is a e-commerce licence?
An e-commerce licence lets you sell products or services online through your own website, social media or marketplaces like Amazon and Noon.
Some zones bundle e-commerce with trading activities, which is useful if you hold stock in the UAE.
Who it's for
- Online store owners
- Marketplace sellers
- Dropshippers
- Digital product sellers
Example activities
How to get one
- Confirm your exact activities with our advisor.
- Choose a free zone and package below (or let us recommend one).
- Pay online and upload your passport copy and photo.
- Receive your licence, then visas and bank account support.
Free zones offering a e-commerce licence
AMCFZ
Ajman
- Price
- fromAED 5,149Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~2 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Freelancers, Content creators
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UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
- Price
- fromAED 5,665Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Lowest-cost founders, E-commerce and trading
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Ajman FZ
Ajman
- Price
- fromAED 5,768Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget traders, E-commerce sellers
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SHAMS
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 5,923Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~2 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Freelancers and content creators, Media and marketing agencies
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SPC
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 5,923Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: E-commerce sellers, Small traders
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RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
- Price
- fromAED 6,180Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~5 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget startups, Manufacturers and industrial companies
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Creative City
Fujairah
- Price
- fromAED 7,725Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Media and creative freelancers, Consultants on a budget
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Dubai South
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 12,360Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Aviation and logistics companies, Traders near Al Maktoum Airport
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Meydan FZ
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 12,875Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Consultants, E-commerce sellers
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IFZA
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 13,287Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Consultants, Traders
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DSO
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 14,935Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Tech startups, Software companies
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Prices are “from” estimates and subject to free zone fees. Confirm the final quote with our advisor before you pay.
E-commerce Licence FAQs
How much does a e-commerce licence cost in the UAE?
In free zones it starts from around AED 5,047 (ANCFZ) for a licence without visas. Dubai zones and premium addresses cost more. Use our calculator for a full first-year estimate.
Which free zones offer a e-commerce licence?
16 free zones on our list, including ANCFZ, AMCFZ, UAQ FTZ, Ajman FZ, SHAMS, SPC.
Can I combine it with other licence types?
Many free zones let you combine activities from different groups — for example trading with consultancy — on one licence, sometimes for an extra fee.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–7 working days for the licence once documents are complete, then 1–3 weeks for residence visas.
Get your free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your business. An advisor will recommend the best free zone and send you a full cost breakdown — usually within one working hour.
- Honest advice across all free zones
- Full cost breakdown — no hidden fees
- Licence, visa, bank account and tax in one place