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E-Commerce & Online Retail

Official UAE Economic Classification (ISIC/DET Code: 4791001). Licensing regulations, NOC approval status, office criteria, and comparative pricing across 15 approved jurisdictions.

✓ ISIC/DET Code: 4791001✓ Regulator NOC Required✓ Flexi-Desk Allowed

1. Regulatory Approvals & NOC Status

Notice: External Regulatory NOC Required

Before license activation, an official Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) must be obtained from TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority).

NOC Requirement
Yes (mandatory prior to issuance)
Regulatory Body
TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority)
External Regulators
TDRA (e-Commerce Platform Registration)
Pre-approval Required
Not required
Regulatory Security Deposit
0 AED (No deposit)

2. Office & Facility Criteria

Flexi-Desk Eligibility
Yes, allowed on co-working flexi-desk or virtual desk lease
Physical Lease Mandatory
Not mandatory (save from 25,000 AED/yr on physical lease)
Minimum Space
No minimum sqft threshold
Facility Classification
No specific facility required

3. Compatible Freezones & Mainland

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