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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
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Selling on Amazon UAE, Dubai, UAE
The legal and licensing steps Amazon's own guides don't cover, trade licence, VAT/TRN registration and bank account, handled end to end.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and Amazon seller readiness.
To sell on Amazon UAE as a business, you generally need a UAE trade licence covering an e-commerce or trading activity (mainland via Dubai Economy and Tourism, or an approved free zone), VAT registration and a Tax Registration Number (TRN) once your turnover requires it, an Emirates ID or passport copy, and a UAE bank account for payouts. A general estimate for the licence plus VAT/TRN registration bundle is roughly AED 5,750 to 15,000. Amazon separately runs a new-seller incentive programme worth up to AED 175,000 in credits, and sellers choose between Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfilment by Merchant (FBM) for logistics.
Why It Matters
Amazon's own seller centre explains how to list and fulfil products, but it does not set up your UAE trade licence, VAT registration or bank account, and Amazon requires these to verify you as a seller. Getting your licence type, TRN and payout account right from the start avoids delays to your seller verification and keeps your account in good standing.
Choosing Your Setup
Issued by Dubai Economy and Tourism, allows direct trading across the UAE mainland without restriction.
Available from a range of UAE free zones, typically at a lower entry cost, suited to online-only sellers.
We prepare your licence, TRN and bank account details in the format Amazon's seller verification expects.
We handle Federal Tax Authority registration so your invoicing and payouts are compliant from day one.
Guidance on opening a UAE business bank account suitable for Amazon seller payouts.
Before You Apply
Confirm an e-commerce or trading activity that matches what you plan to sell.
Check whether your expected turnover requires mandatory or voluntary VAT registration.
Confirm a UAE bank account is ready to receive Amazon seller payouts.
Decide between FBA and FBM based on your storage and logistics setup.
Getting Started
Set up a mainland or free zone licence covering an e-commerce activity.
Register with the Federal Tax Authority once required, or voluntarily.
Set up a business account to receive Amazon seller payouts.
Register on Amazon's seller centre with your licence, TRN and bank details.
Submit documents for Amazon's identity and business verification checks.
Create product listings with compliant descriptions, pricing and images.
Decide whether Amazon or you will handle storage and shipping.
Go live once your listings, fulfilment and payouts are confirmed.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical licence + VAT/TRN setup range | AED 5,750-15,000* |
| Licence types | Mainland (Dubai Economy and Tourism) or free zone e-commerce licence |
| VAT threshold | Mandatory from AED 375,000 turnover, voluntary from AED 187,500 |
| Amazon seller fees | Set by Amazon separately, not part of this range |
| New-seller incentive | Up to AED 175,000 in Amazon credits, per Amazon's own current programme |
*This is a general estimate for Smart Zones' own trade licence plus VAT/TRN registration bundle, not sourced from Amazon's fees or incentive programme and not a sheet-sourced competitor figure from the 20-keyword audit. Confirm current pricing directly with our team before budgeting a total.
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Smart Zones® UAE has helped more than 45,000 clients worldwide set up, relocate and protect their interests across the UAE, backed by 13+ years of experience in company formation, residency, banking and family trust formation.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
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