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hi,

I want to start online business in U.A.E. It's selling products

i, Do I need licence? Which licence do I need? Freezone will be good? Which freezone Dubai , Rak ?

ii, DO i need brick store ?

iii, Same business licence can it be used for import export?

I am interested to know that too especially what kind of licencing does one need for import export

I Am Not A Lawyer so do not take this post as fact.

i. You most certainly do need a license to be able to sell products in the UAE as a business. If you do not start a business, then you (rather than the business) will be personally liable for things you sell. This may not make a huge difference for small businesses but it's a pre-requisite if you ever want to start an LLC.

Also, a trade license will be required for many of the things your business will eventually need. This ranges from office space (should you need it) to business internet connections.

To my knowledge, you may not set up a business in the free zone if you wish to market to the general UAE population. I could be wrong about this and maybe they have exceptions for online businesses.

ii. You do not need to have a brick & mortar store. This is up to you.

iii. I think there are separate papers for import/export that you must set up with the customs office. This probably requires you to have a trade license.

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