The number e-Trader licences, which enable freelancers and startups to conduct online and social networks business activities, increased by 6% in 2021 (6,217 licences) compared to 2020 (5,848).

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) entity of the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) issued 16,409 of these licences between their creation in March 2017 and end of 2021.

In 2021, the majority of issued e-Trader licences were professional (79%) and the rest was commercial (21%). The top retail activities among these licences were the ready made garments, women’s tailoring and design, handicrafts, men’s tailoring and design.

The aim of these licences is to regulate and facilitate e-business, to give access to a platform which promotes trades and relations between the customers and traders. Moreover, the licence owners can benefit from membership to the Dubai Chamber, bank facilities, more ease to import and export products, access temporary employment services, participate in events (exhibitions, conferences and training workshop), display products in points of sale and get work space.

All this dynamic reflects the important development of e-commerce economy in Dubai as well as the Emirate’s efforts and strategy to consolidate its position as global platform for e-business.

More information about the e-Trader licence: https://dedtrader.ae/index/

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