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DED Trader E-Commerce License in Dubai

DED Trader is a license launched by the Department of Economic Development to permit self-employed people, freelancers that helps locally established business people on social media or web-based platforms.

WHAT IS THE DED TRADER LICENSE?

It was introduced by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in 2017 and is focused on home businesses over social media. The DED Trader license will make it simpler for entrepreneurs to sell their services and products on social media platforms. Its basic aim is to regulate the social media platforms for the sale of products and services.

DO YOU NEED THE DED TRADER LICENSE?

An individual who sells products and services through social media accounts or a personal website, then DED Trader license is required. Home businesses that don’t have or require a physical space are eligible to apply for the trade license, as it does not require you to submit any documents. There is no visa allowed on it, and this license is on the name of the person or individual  

THE DED TRADER LICENSE YOU CAN DO?

With this license, individuals can legitimately promote and sell products and services through their social media accounts. DED Trader license is strictly for a single-owner or a home-based business in Dubai.  

HOW DO YOU OBTAIN THE DE TRADER LICENSE?

The procedure to obtain the DED Trader license is simple and quick. Easily apply for the DED Trader license on the DED Trader website. You’ll be required to register a DED Trader account. Your social media accounts information will be required at the time of registering for the license. DED Trader license fee is AED 1,070 per year and the Chamber of Commerce fee is AED. 300 per year