Starting an e-commerce business in UAE Free Zone
In the Free Zone Authority of the respective free zones, the governing body issues business licenses to the e-commerce companies. After obtaining an e-commerce license, entrepreneurs have access to an online platform for buying and selling products. Before setting up an e-commerce business in UAE free zones , the following factors should be considered: 1. Selling the product Firms are not allowed to sell goods directly to consumers in free zones. Businesses have agreed with manufacturers whose interests are already in the market. Companies in the free zone will list such items for sale on their websites for customers to buy. A local distributor or agent is not required under the free zone e-commerce license as they sell the goods of the suppliers. 2. Requirements for the warehouse The e-commerce license is obtained through a Flexi desk facility in the free zone, so there is no need for a godown or office room. If the company is ...