E-commerce Business Setup in Dubai
From single-product Shopify brands to multi-vendor marketplaces, JPA Group structures your Dubai e-commerce licence, tax registration and payment infrastructure so you can sell online from day one. As an FTA-approved tax agent established in 2001, we keep your online business fully compliant as it scales.
- FTA-Approved Tax Agent
- Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
- Partner-led since 2001
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E-commerce trade licence
We secure the correct e-commerce or e-trader activity on a mainland or free zone licence, matched to whether you sell physical goods, digital products or services online.
Marketplace and platform onboarding
Selling on Amazon, Noon or your own platform requires a licensed UAE entity and a valid trade name. We prepare the documentation marketplaces request during seller verification.
VAT on e-commerce
VAT in the UAE is 5%. Registration is mandatory once taxable turnover reaches AED 375,000 and voluntary from AED 187,500. We handle place-of-supply rules for cross-border and digital sales.
Payment gateway readiness
A licensed entity and corporate bank account unlock Stripe, Telr, Network International and Checkout.com. We align your licence activities so gateway applications are approved smoothly.
Corporate tax registration
UAE Corporate Tax is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that. We register your store with the FTA and assess whether Small Business Relief applies where revenue is up to AED 3,000,000.
Bookkeeping built for online sales
We reconcile gateway payouts, refunds, COD settlements and platform fees into clean monthly accounts that support VAT returns and Corporate Tax filing.
Discovery and activity mapping
We review your products, target markets and platforms, then recommend the licence type and jurisdiction that fit your model and budget.
Licence and trade name
We reserve your trade name, secure initial approval and issue your e-commerce trade licence with the right activities listed.
Bank account and gateway
We open your corporate bank account with direct relationship-manager access and prepare your payment gateway applications.
Tax setup and go-live
We complete VAT and Corporate Tax registration, set up bookkeeping and hand you a store that is ready to trade and stay compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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From single-product Shopify brands to multi-vendor marketplaces, JPA Group structures your Dubai e-commerce licence, tax registration and payment infrastructure so you can sell online from day one. As an FTA-approved tax agent established in 2001, we keep your online business fully compliant as it scales.
- FTA-Approved Tax Agent
- Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
- Partner-led since 2001
Built for E-commerce Business Setup in Dubai
From single-product Shopify brands to multi-vendor marketplaces, JPA Group structures your Dubai e-commerce licence, tax registration and payment infrastructure so you can sell online from day one. As an FTA-approved tax agent established in 2001, we keep your online business fully compliant as it scales.
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E-commerce trade licence
We secure the correct e-commerce or e-trader activity on a mainland or free zone licence, matched to whether you sell physical goods, digital products or services online.
Marketplace and platform onboarding
Selling on Amazon, Noon or your own platform requires a licensed UAE entity and a valid trade name. We prepare the documentation marketplaces request during seller verification.
VAT on e-commerce
VAT in the UAE is 5%. Registration is mandatory once taxable turnover reaches AED 375,000 and voluntary from AED 187,500. We handle place-of-supply rules for cross-border and digital sales.
Payment gateway readiness
A licensed entity and corporate bank account unlock Stripe, Telr, Network International and Checkout.com. We align your licence activities so gateway applications are approved smoothly.
Corporate tax registration
UAE Corporate Tax is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that. We register your store with the FTA and assess whether Small Business Relief applies where revenue is up to AED 3,000,000.
Bookkeeping built for online sales
We reconcile gateway payouts, refunds, COD settlements and platform fees into clean monthly accounts that support VAT returns and Corporate Tax filing.
A Clear, Partner-Led Process
- 01 Discovery and activity mapping We review your products, target markets and platforms, then recommend the licence type and jurisdiction that fit your model and budget.
- 02 Licence and trade name We reserve your trade name, secure initial approval and issue your e-commerce trade licence with the right activities listed.
- 03 Bank account and gateway We open your corporate bank account with direct relationship-manager access and prepare your payment gateway applications.
- 04 Tax setup and go-live We complete VAT and Corporate Tax registration, set up bookkeeping and hand you a store that is ready to trade and stay compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Book a free 15-minute consultation with a JPA advisor — no obligation, just clear answers.