E-commerce in DMCC Free Zone

Why DMCC Free Zone

In practice, one of the reasons we recommend DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. Crucially, dedicated crypto, blockchain and fintech licensing categories. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   We confirm that your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days (Monday to Friday). Nothing is submitted for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   Importantly, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   As we tell every client, your DMCC Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone.

Documents required

From day one, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone.

• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Website or store URL (can be in progress)
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

From day one, the figures below for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your DMCC Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for e-commerce in DMCC Free Zone.

Frequently asked questions