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Business in UAE

Online shopping is no longer news. For global e-commerce giants like Amazon and Alibaba, online shopping has become a new way of doing business, and this method has been well adopted by consumers around the world. In this note, it is necessary to mention that online shopping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is growing very fast, and it seems that it is growing fastest in Dubai among all the UAE. The large number of people are moving from traditional shopping models to online shopping, thus demonstrating the feasibility of e-commerce in the Middle East. In this article, we will introduce 10 facts you need to know to do business in Dubai. This will simplify your e-commerce business setup process as a business owner.

Dubai's e-commerce business setup: 10 basic facts to know

Online Shopping Trends in the Region

Over the past decade, online shopping in the Middle East has grown by 1500%.

The region's Internet penetration rate is one of the highest in the world. A staggering number of people prefer online shopping from local UAE websites compared to foreign websites. This shows the growth potential of local websites that face fierce competition from global giants such as Amazon and Alibaba. By 2018, Dubai's e-commerce industry is expected to grow to $ 10 billion.

Licensing Program
 

The licensing process for business setup is quick and easy. Business owners can choose a legal entity to start an online business based on free zone or non-free zone.

Operating a company in a free trade zone has several advantages for foreign corporate investors. Here are some benefits-there is 0% income tax, 100% repatriation of operating profits, 0% corporate tax, 100% full corporate ownership and negligible tariffs. All these benefits make the establishment of Dubai's e-commerce business very profitable.

There are multiple free zones in Dubai. You can set up an e-commerce business based on any of your business activities and interests. All licensed programs will be used with the respective free zone authority you wish to register with.

Office Infrastructure

Typically the Dubai infrastructure is one of the best in the world. There are world-class amenities in terms of office spaces and they come at a reasonable price and leasing options. In certain setups, you might require the help of a local sponsor or UAE resident to help you buy a place. In certain cases, the foreign nationals are not allowed to buy a property. This means that you must take your call accordingly.

The supported utility service is also one of the best in the world, and it is unparalleled in both the 24/7 security of the utility. This is a fact you need not worry about in Dubai. High-speed Internet connection around the clock will help keep your business running around the clock.

Website development and hosting domain

This is the most important part of your e-commerce business. It's important to have a stable website that is easy to use and has a great user interface and user experience.

There are many aspects of website development, here are the entry areas

You need to choose and register the domain name of the website,

A domain name is usually the name you use to register your company. It is important to have a unique domain name, an unused domain name, and a domain name that is easy for users to search and remember.

Talk to On Demand International, a global business consultant, to learn how to successfully register a domain name for your online business today.

Payment gateway integration
 

An important aspect of online business is payment gateway integration. There are many online payment gateway vendors on the market. You must ensure the stability of the payment gateway and the success rate of the transaction. The more stable the payment gateway technology is, the larger the traffic load it can bear and the higher the overall transaction success rate of your website. Commercial arrangements can be made through a payment gateway, where they can charge you for each transaction.

Product import and export:

You can handle multiple types of products, including digital, physical, consumer products, branded, unbranded, discounts, transactions and more.

Depending on your business activities, import and export becomes a very important aspect of your transaction. Appropriate permits are required for any type of business transaction. Our team has extensive basic knowledge in the process of obtaining a transaction license. For a hassle-free licensing process, we recommend talking to the On Demand International team, who will guide you through the import and export licensing process, including tedious paperwork.

Logistics, support and delivery
 

The e-commerce business is largely supported by logistics and support systems. Without an appropriate logistics strategy, any e-commerce business may stall. In Dubai, you can choose a third-party logistics support partner or build your own logistics. Depending on the costs that the business may consume, as a business owner, if you are outsourcing or doing internal logistics, you must call.

Warehousing and storage

This applies if you are in the consumer goods business. Just like logistics, warehousing is a very important aspect of any e-commerce business. In terms of time availability, long-term and short-term storage can help build a successful supply chain management model. Like logistics, you can get space from your warehouse while on vacation, or you can choose to have your own warehouse.

Distribution and marketing
 

Once your business is up, you can successfully run all aspects, including product management, supply chain management, and then marketing becomes a vital part of the business cycle.

After everything is done, marketing remains the most viable factor for successful business. The marketing strategy should be consistent with the interests of local residents doing business on the site.

Customer acquisition and retention
 

After successfully establishing an e-commerce business in Dubai, it is now an important part of customer acquisition. Acquiring customers is often the most tireless but most productive activity since the company was founded. The future of the business depends heavily on the number of loyal customers acquired during the initial stages of setting up an e-commerce business

Dubai's e-commerce business is a booming area as local corporate investors are realizing its viability and profitability. If you are an investor who wants to invest your money in profitable businesses or you are a new entrepreneur trying to test the waters of the Dubai economy, please contact International Market Entry Specialist.

Our team has many years of experience in setting up a company in Dubai and has guided multiple business owners to establish their e-commerce business in the region.

Contact On Demand International today. We will be happy to assist you.