Dubai E-Trader Licence for Amazon Sellers
The E-Trader licence is issued by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) for one person running an online business from home. We check whether you qualify, help you choose the correct activity and trade name, and guide you while you submit the application yourself.
- Eligibility checked first
- Policy-first
- Free consultation
Overview
From E-Trader licence to Amazon seller account
Once your licence is issued, we help you open your Amazon seller account with details that match the licence. If you don’t live in Dubai, or you want more than a one-person, home-based business, Business Setup & Tax covers company options. A budget plan includes the licence in your start-up costs.
Who it’s for
Who the Dubai E-Trader licence is for
People in Dubai who want to run a one-person online business from home
Sellers who want to check whether this licence works for their Amazon seller account
Dubai residents who aren’t sure which licence fits what they plan to sell
What’s included
How we help with your E-Trader licence
- Eligibility check before you apply
- Choosing the correct business activity
- Trade name check
- Guided filing: you submit the application while we guide you through each step
- Matching your licence details to Amazon Seller Central
Key facts
Who can apply
- You live in Dubai
Eligibility depends on your nationality and on what you plan to sell. We check your eligibility before anything is filed, and if the E-Trader licence is not the right fit we point you to the licence that is.
Key facts
Good to know
- One individual, working from home
- No visas, no staff and no shop
- Renewed every year
- Government fees are paid by you directly to DET. We confirm the exact total before you pay.
- Once your documents are ready, DET usually issues the licence within 1 to 3 working days. DET review time is outside our control.
Process
How your E-Trader licence application works
Check
We confirm that you meet the eligibility rules before you start.
Prepare
We help you choose the correct activity and check your trade name.
File
You submit the application yourself while we guide you through each step.
Connect
We help you match the licence details to Seller Central. Final account verification is done by Amazon.
We never ask for your UAE PASS password or OTPs. You submit the application yourself while we guide you.
FAQs
Dubai E-Trader licence: common questions
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Who issues the Dubai E-Trader licence?
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). It is a licence for one person running an online business from home in Dubai.
Who can apply for an E-Trader licence?
Eligibility depends on your nationality and on what you plan to sell. We check your eligibility before anything is filed, and if the E-Trader licence is not the right fit we point you to the licence that is.
Can I hire staff, sponsor visas or open a shop with it?
No. The E-Trader licence is for one individual working from home: no visas, no staff and no shop. If you need those, see Business Setup & Tax.
How often is the E-Trader licence renewed?
Every year.
Are government fees included in your fee?
No. Government fees are paid directly to DET and are not part of our fee.
Will you need my UAE PASS password?
Never. We don’t ask for your UAE PASS password or one-time codes (OTPs). You submit the application yourself while we guide you.
Can I use my e-trader license for my Amazon seller account?
It depends on the activity your licence allows, and that depends on your eligibility, which we check first. If the licence fits, we help you match its details to Amazon Seller Central. The final account verification is done by Amazon, so no one can promise approval.
How much does the E-Trader licence cost, and how long does it take?
Government fees are paid by you directly to DET. We confirm the exact total before you pay. Once your documents are ready, DET usually issues the licence within 1 to 3 working days. DET review time is outside our control.
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