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Doing business online through drop shipping

Hi,

I am a resident in the UAE and I want to do business online, but it has nothing to do in the UAE.

I will buy products from China and ask the suppliers to ship them directly to my customers in Europe.

There will be no import or re-export or even selling in the UAE.

What kind of license do I need for this?

(This business model is called "drop shipping").

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Avrio Legal Group
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15 Aug 2020, 18:49

Hi,

I trust you are well!

We are quite familiar with the concept of dropshipping. It has become increasingly popular and a rather attractive business model for a lot of entrepreneurs.

Irrespective of whether or not the goods will enter the UAE, since you are based in the UAE, you will require some sort of permit (in the form of a trade license) to conduct your business operations.

Additionally, an equally important point to note is that during your course of business, your clients may request to see your business incorporation documents (i.e. trade license).

By incorporating a company in the UAE, you will be able to provide such documents to clients and solidify your company's existence under the laws of the UAE.

In consideration of this, we work closely with a number of free zones and provide business activities specific to dropshipping.

We recommend scheduling a phone call to further assess your requirements and guide you through the process of setting up a company.

For further information, please contact us via email.

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