What is an e-commerce license?
An e-commerce license from Abu Dhabi means obtaining a license from the Department of Economic Development to conduct business activities online, so that the owners of this license use the eTajer brand and serial number while promoting their products through social media platforms or websites.
The Abu Dhabi e-Merchant License was launched in 2017, and its use was limited to citizens of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi only, and the license included 100 commercial activities, the practice of which does not require a physical presence, i.e. you can practice it without a commercial office,
In 2018, the licensing package was expanded to cover around 1,057 businesses that can be practiced by UAE or GCC nationals on the condition of residency in the UAE.
There are three legal forms available to e-commerce license holders from Abu Dhabi:
An individual institution for UAE nationals only.
One Person Limited Liability Company for UAE or GCC Nationals.
A limited liability company on the mainland for all residents of the UAE provided that a citizen participates.
Types of Commercial Licenses in Abu Dhabi:
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has announced the adoption of four commercial licenses that include all e-commerce activities, and provide investors wishing to establish a company in the UAE, whether citizens or expatriates from different countries, all the necessary services to practice their activities easily within the UAE, and here are the types of commercial licenses in Abu Dhabi:
E-Merchant License Abu Dhabi:
The e-merchant license is limited to UAE and GCC nationals and aims to pursue businesses that can be fully managed online without the need for a physical headquarters within the country, such as e-commerce, maintenance companies, real estate rental companies and others.
The e-commerce license is issued by Abu Dhabi for the establishment of individual institutions or limited liability companies, noting that the time frame for its issuance does not exceed three working days starting from the date of submission of the application for the Abu Dhabi e-merchant license.
What is the Abu Dhabi Merchant License for Expatriates?
The e-merchant license has been provided to expatriates to serve expatriate investors from various other countries, as the license allows them to be in the UAE and establish e-business activities without the need to rent an office, and this license is an ideal option for emerging investments that want to expand later, as it enables the investor to establish an LLC in the UAE.
Small Trader License:
The Small Trader License is specialized in micro-start-ups, and is one of the modern versions of commercial licenses in Abu Dhabi, through which you can practice many commercial activities such as foodstuffs, clothing, textiles, gifts, household appliances and others, noting that the license is suitable for retail, wholesale or both activities.
Virtual Trader License:
The Virtual Merchant License is granted to citizens or residents of the UAE and is considered the best e-commerce license from Abu Dhabi as it includes all commercial activities managed online, such as electronic computer design services such as web design, smart applications, engineering designs and others, web services and management of various social media platforms, e-commerce services and management of various marketing operations.
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