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E-Trader License in Dubai

One license, government fees shown upfront, delivered in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Bestax delivers the e-trader license Dubai residents use to sell online from home. It covers Instagram shops, TikTok sellers, Amazon.ae and Noon stores, Shopify sites, and home-based services. We check your eligibility, file the application, and deliver your license by email.

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Understand What the E Trader License Dubai Covers

The E Trader license is a home business license from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, formerly DED. Many people search for it as the Tajer license. Tajer, in Arabic تاجر, simply means trader. It is issued through the official DED Trader platform on Invest in Dubai (opens in a new tab). It lets one person sell products or services online, legally, without renting an office.

It suits social media sellers, marketplace sellers, freelancers, content creators, and home-based businesses. The license belongs to you as an individual. Companies and partnerships cannot hold it.

  • AED 1,370Government and Chamber fees
  • 24 to 48Hours to delivery
  • 1Holder, no partners

Want to learn more? Our complete application guide covers every step.

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Who Can Apply? We Check Before You Pay.

The rules are specific, and we verify your case before any money moves.

  • Age and Emirates ID

    You must be at least 21 and hold a valid Emirates ID.

  • Dubai residency

    You must live in Dubai, with a Makani number or address proof. Other emirates run their own versions of this license.

  • UAE and GCC nationals

    UAE and GCC nationals can take both commercial and professional activities.

  • Expat residents

    Expat residents can take professional service activities, such as consulting, design, and content creation.

  • The Online Seller activity

    DET has also opened the Online Seller commercial activity, code 6312009, to all nationalities. This is recent, and we confirm your exact activity before you apply.

  • Already employed

    Employed? Some employers restrict side businesses. We check whether you need a No Objection Certificate first.

Rules move, and activity lists change. Our team confirms the current position for your case on a free call.

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The Full E Trader License Cost, Broken Down

We show every dirham, so you order with full clarity.

  • DED Trader licenseThe official license fee, per year.AED 1,070
  • Dubai Chamber of CommerceMembership, added to the license.AED 300
  • Total government and Chamber feesThe total e-trader license UAE price.AED 1,370

On top sits one fixed Bestax service fee, confirmed in writing before you order. It covers the full service, itemized below. Your license arrives by email, usually within 24 to 48 hours. No other charges appear. Ever.

What your order includes

  • Eligibility and activity check before anything is filed.
  • Trade name check and reservation.
  • DED Trader account setup and full application filing.
  • Document preparation and upload.
  • Government and Chamber fees, paid for you.
  • Your license, delivered by email.
  • A short guide on your tax duties as a seller.
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Keep Your E Trader License Active With Easy Renewal

AED 1,370

Every year, nothing more

The license renews annually. Renewal repeats the same e-trader license UAE fees every year: AED 1,370, nothing more.

We track your renewal date and refresh the license before it lapses, so your store never goes dark.

Know the Limits Before You Choose an E Trader License

We tell you before you buy, not after.

Outgrowing these limits? Our Business Setup team upgrades you to a full ecommerce or mainland license. Visas and an office come with the upgrade when you need them.

  • No physical shop or storefront.

    DET refuses the license if one exists.

  • No employee visas.

    The license issues no visas for anyone.

  • No partners.

    It is a sole proprietorship, held by one person.

  • Online activities only, run from home.

  • Dubai residents only.

    Other emirates redirect to their own licenses.

Documents We Collect for You

  • Emirates ID copy.
  • UAE residency visa copy.
  • Makani number or proof of your Dubai address.
  • Passport copy, if requested.
  • A recent photo.
  • Your social media or store links.

We check everything before filing. Complete files are what make the 24 to 48-hour delivery possible.

Get Your E Trader License in Four Simple Steps

  1. Eligibility check

    Share your details on a quick call or form. We confirm your activity and nationality rules.

  2. Trade name and activity

    We check your name, reserve it, and match the right DET activity code.

  3. Application filed

    We set up your DED Trader account and submit the complete application.

  4. License delivered

    We pay the fees and send your license by email, usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Stay Compliant With the Right Tax Registration From Day One

Selling online creates tax duties, and we handle both sides.

Corporate tax registration becomes mandatory once yearly turnover passes AED 1 million. Registration runs through the Federal Tax Authority (opens in a new tab). Tax at 9% applies only to profits above AED 375,000. Small Business Relief can reduce it to zero. Once taxable sales pass AED 375,000, VAT registration becomes mandatory too.

As an FTA-approved tax agency, we monitor your position and register you at the right moment. Your license and your tax compliance stay with one team, from your first sale onward.

  • AED 1 million

    Corporate tax registration

    Registration becomes mandatory once yearly turnover passes this.

  • 9%

    Corporate tax rate

    Applies only to profits above AED 375,000. Small Business Relief can reduce it to zero.

  • AED 375,000

    VAT registration

    Once taxable sales pass this, VAT registration becomes mandatory too.

Why Choose Bestax Chartered Accountants

  • Government fees shown in full

    AED 1,370 in license and Chamber fees, plus one fixed written service fee.

  • Checked before you pay

    Eligibility, activity, and employer rules are confirmed first. No failed applications.

  • Fast delivery

    Most licenses arrive within 24 to 48 hours of a complete file.

  • Tax covered from day one

    Your license comes from an FTA-approved tax agency, so compliance starts immediately.

Our Strength in Numbers

  • 10+

    Years of Experience

  • 35+

    Professionals

  • 1,000+

    Clients

  • 4.8

    Google Rating

E Trader License Dubai Support Across Every District

The license requires Dubai residency, and we serve residents in every district. Demand is strongest among home sellers in JVC, Mirdif, Deira, and Dubai Marina. Marketplace sellers order from every district.

Living in another emirate? We route you to the right alternative through our Business Setup team.

  • Where demand is strongest

    • JVC
    • Mirdif
    • Deira
    • Dubai Marina

  • Who orders

    • Home sellers
    • Marketplace sellers

  • Across Dubai

    • Every district

  • Another emirate?

    • Routed through Business Setup

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