How e-commerce works in DMCC
DMCC lists E-commerce among its ecosystems. An e-commerce business needs licence coverage for the goods it sells, not only the sales channel, so choose both the online-retail activity and the product activities you need.
Checks before you apply
- Does the activity list cover your product categories?
- Will your payment gateway and marketplaces accept a DMCC licence?
- Where do you deliver — international, or UAE consumers?
- Do you need stock or fulfilment space?
- Do any goods need external approvals?
Cost and alternatives
DMCC package prices are on this page; lower-cost e-commerce options include Meydan and IFZA, and Dubai CommerCity is a dedicated e-commerce zone. If you sell to UAE consumers, compare Dubai mainland e-commerce licence.
Sources and verification
Facts attributed to DMCC come from its own published guide and package pages (links below), accessed September 2026. Prices and rules change — confirm on dmcc.ae before paying. Figures from market guides are labelled as such.
- DMCC — Business Activities and Licences: A Complete Guide (9 Apr 2026)
- DMCC — Business setup packages
- DMCC — Schedule of charges
- DMCC — Public register
- DMCC — Set up a new business
Fee-data status: Published fees — DMCC package prices as published by DMCC; other costs are indicative.
DMCC e-commerce licence: FAQs
Does DMCC offer an e-commerce licence?
DMCC lists an E-commerce ecosystem and activities for online selling; confirm the exact activity codes on its list.
Can I deliver to UAE customers from a DMCC e-commerce licence?
Direct onshore trading is limited; options include a distributor, a dual-licence arrangement where offered, or a mainland licence.
Is DMCC cheaper than mainland for e-commerce?
Not necessarily — compare the full cost and where your customers are. See the cost page.
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Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.