WHAT IS A DED TRADER LICENCE?
The DED Trader licence is launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy (DED) to licence freelancers at their place of residence in Dubai and enable start-ups to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts.
It has seen an overwhelming response with 9,949 licences issued since its launch in 2017 till end of 2020. Of these, 57 per cent have been issued to women (5,704).
"This reflects Dubai Economy's focus on promoting e-commerce and the competitiveness of Dubai's economy, as well as its commitment to realizing the vision of the government to drive digital transformation and build awareness about e-platforms that facilitate commercial activities."
Through DED Trader licence, Dubai Economy seeks to regulate and enhance the ease of doing business electronically, find a platform that supports and develops trade as well as connect customers with traders. The licensee cannot open a shop/store but can avail of three visas if the ownership is 100 % Emirati and legal liability falls under the licence holder.
DED Trader is a license from Dubai Mainland and by law any company must operate within the emirate where the license is from. If a business wants to operate in any other emirate, then a license from that specific emirate for that scope of work will be required.
Please note that DED e-trader license does not allow trading/commercial activities under it.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THE DED TRADER LICENCE?
- UAE nationals, GCC nationals and foreign expats of certain nationalities of age 21 years and above, residing in Dubai
- Individuals with home-based businesses who endorse and sell products online via websites or social media
- Individuals with home-based businesses for which office space is not requirement
- Freelancers who offer various online services
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THE DED TRADER LICENSE
- Passport copy
- Visa copy
- Emirates ID
- Trade name approval from authorities
HOW TO APPLY FOR A DED TRADER LICENSE?
Registering for the DED Trader licence is a simple and quick process that can be done online.
- Visit the DED Trader website
- Create an account
- Select the activity and trade name
- Provide personal information and details regarding the business social media accounts
- Pay the license fee after registration
- Receive your DED Trader licence electronically
The DED Trader license fee is AED 1070. It is mandatory to renew the license annually. The complete registration process takes no more than 5-10 minutes.
For more information on the DED Trader licence, contact Dubai Economy (DED) on +971 4-445-5555 or send an email to info@dubaided.gov.ae
