16.4 thousand licenses issued from March 2017 until the end of last year

Increasing the number of "merchant" licenses holders in Dubai by 6% during 2021

A "Merchant" license is issued by the Commercial Registration and Licensing Sector in the "Economy and Tourism" sector.

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The Department of Economy and Tourism confirmed that the "dealer" license, launched by the commercial registration and licensing sector in the department, is witnessing increasing interest from project owners in the emirate, as 16,409 licenses have been issued since the launch of the initiative in March of 2017 until the end of 2021.

"Merchant" license holders

The department stated that the total number of "merchant" license holders issued during 2021 reached 6,217 licenses, an increase of 6% compared to 2020, when the total number of licenses reached 5,848 licenses, which reflects the continuous keenness to enhance e-commerce and the competitiveness of the emirate's economy, as well as On achieving the government’s vision for the digital transformation of the emirate, and building awareness about the platforms that facilitate the conduct of commercial activities.

Electronic shopping

The department explained that the figures reflect the growing momentum of e-shopping in Dubai, as the emirate has become a platform for the largest e-commerce companies in the world, due to the flexible business and investment environment it enjoys, as well as government integration with the private sector, its logistical advantages, and its strategic location. which facilitates global trade.

Dubai tops

According to the "Emirates E-Commerce" report issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the international company "Visa" in 2020, the Emirate of Dubai topped the list of the fastest growing and developing e-commerce markets in the Middle East and North Africa, as a result of adopting the best policies, strategic plans and smart government initiatives that It has adopted digital transformation, in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which succeeded in increasing investor confidence in the sector and its opportunities for growth and development.

Distribution of licenses

"Trader" licenses issued during 2021 were distributed according to the license category, with professional licenses at the forefront of 79%, followed by "commercial" licenses by 21%.

Most of the activities of the "merchant" license issued during the past year focused on information technology, ready-made clothing trade, women's tailoring and design, handicrafts, men's tailoring and design, publishing and printing services, facility management and facilities, marketing and promotion services, and selling snacks. The license: It is not possible to open a shop, with the possibility of issuing a visa to three workers only if the owner of the license is a citizen of 100%, and the right of legal recourse rests with the individual who owns the license.

"Invest in Dubai"

The "Merchant" license, which is issued electronically through the

Invest.dubai.ae platform

, is concerned with licensing projects that are practiced from the residence in Dubai, and that are managed via the Internet and social media platforms.

The advantages of obtaining a license include: issuing a facility card, benefiting from banking facilities, displaying products in sales outlets (partners), obtaining membership in the Dubai Chamber for Commercial Activities, obtaining the importer’s customs code to facilitate import and export, participating in exhibitions, conferences and workshops, and contracting with Temporary recruitment companies, providing work spaces (partners).

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