Selling online and want a UAE company with a residence visa without overpaying? Here are the real, all-in prices for an e-commerce licence across every UAE free zone, compared honestly. No sales calls.
For a UAE e-commerce company with one residence visa, the best-value picks are SPC Free Zone (AED 13,165) — one of the widest e-commerce and trading activity lists in the country — and Ajman Free Zone (AED 10,800), the cheapest all-in for an online store. RAKEZ (AED 14,000) is strongest if you need warehousing for fulfilment, while IFZA gives a Dubai marketplace address. The cheapest realistic e-commerce setup with a visa is about AED 10,800 at Ajman; licence-only starts at AED 4,888. Every price is all-in — licence, government fees and the visa block.
| Free zone | Emirate | All-in, 1 visa | Licence only | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman Free ZoneCheapest | Ajman | AED 10,800 | AED 4,888 | Lowest-cost online store |
| SPC Free ZoneBest for e-com | Sharjah | AED 13,165 | AED 5,750 | Widest e-commerce activities |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | AED 14,000 | AED 6,000 | Warehousing & fulfilment |
| Fujairah Creative City | Fujairah | AED 12,500 | AED 4,900 | Digital products |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | AED 12,500 | AED 5,500 | Tech-driven commerce |
| IFZA | Dubai (DSO) | AED 17,615 | AED 12,900 | A Dubai marketplace address |
All-in = trade licence + government fees + the residence-visa block. Prices are live Formenzo figures for 2026 and exclude optional add-ons. Verify your exact number — including extra visas and activity — with the free calculator.
There's no single “best” zone — it depends on whether you optimise for cost, product range, or stocking and fulfilment.
Ajman (AED 10,800). The cheapest all-in company with a visa in the UAE — ideal for a lean dropshipping or digital store, and just AED 4,888 licence-only.
SPC (AED 13,165). One of the longest activity lists in the UAE, so you can sell across multiple product categories under one licence.
RAKEZ (AED 14,000). Built for trading with affordable warehousing and industrial space — the natural pick if you hold and ship physical stock.
IFZA, Dubai (AED 17,615 / 1 visa). A Dubai address and ecosystem for sellers who want a Dubai presence; licence-only is AED 12,900.
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Open the free calculator →Ajman Free Zone is the cheapest, at AED 10,800 all-in for a company with one residence visa (2026), and AED 4,888 licence-only. SPC Free Zone (AED 13,165) offers a wider e-commerce activity list if you sell across many categories.
Yes. A UAE free-zone e-commerce or trading licence lets you sell online through your own store and major marketplaces. Confirm the specific activity (e.g. “electronic commerce” or “trading”) matches your products — SPC and RAKEZ carry broad lists.
Only if you hold physical stock. For dropshipping or digital products you don't — Ajman or SPC with a flexi-desk is enough. If you stock and ship goods, RAKEZ offers affordable warehousing alongside the licence.
Yes — every figure is all-in: trade licence, government fees and the residence-visa block, with no hidden charges. Licence-only (zero-visa) setups start from AED 4,888.
Ajman (AED 10,800 all-in) — dropshipping needs no warehousing, so the cheapest licence with a visa wins. Add the right e-commerce/trading activity and you can run a dropshipping store fully online.
