Package
Dropshipping package
Run your online store from the UAE. We set up the e-commerce licence, residency, banking and VAT, so you can focus on selling.
What's included
Licence
01- Free zone or mainland e-commerce licence
- Activity selection and approvals
- Office or business address (Ejari)
Residency
02- Investor residence visa
- Emirates ID and medical test
- Golden Visa eligibility check
Banking
03- Business bank account
- Personal bank account
Tax
04- VAT registration and filing
- Corporate tax registration
Brand & selling
05- Trademark registration
- Documents for Amazon.ae and Noon seller accounts
Moving from the UK, Europe or India?
What changes for you, and what to check at home before you go.
- Flight
- About 7 hours from London, with daily direct flights
- Time
- UAE is 3 hours ahead in summer, 4 in winter
- Entry
- British passports get a visa on arrival
Good to know
- Run your store from a free zone e-commerce licence with 100% ownership
- Selling to UK customers can still need UK VAT registration for those sales
- Your working day overlaps UK mornings, ideal for customer service
Optional add-ons
- Family visas
Requirements and eligibility can change. We confirm what applies to you before you start.