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5 Steps to Get RAKEZ Ecommerce License

In this article, you will learn how to get an ecommerce licence in RAKEZ, the setup steps, required documents, starting cost, visa options and how CSPzone can guide you through the entire process.

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Muhammed ShuhebManaging Director, CSPzone
Published 18 Nov 2025Updated 10 Apr 20264 min read

If you want to start an online business from the UAE and sell to customers locally or worldwide, RAKEZ Free Zone is one of the most affordable and straightforward options. As CSPzone consultants, we help entrepreneurs from every part of the world understand how RAKEZ works, what the licence includes, what documents are needed, and how to get started without confusion.

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Key takeaways
  • RAKEZ is an affordable free zone for e-commerce.

  • Setup takes five simple steps.

  • You get full foreign ownership and low costs.

  • The licence lets you sell locally and worldwide.

  • A bank account is the final step before selling.

RAKEZ Free Zone gives you a simple and flexible way to launch your online business. Some of the most important advantages include:

• Full foreign ownership
• Low cost compared to many other free zones
• Fast company registration
• Permission to trade online and sell products worldwide
• Easy access to import, export and fulfilment services
• Simple connection to platforms like Amazon, Noon, Shopify and more

This makes RAKEZ ideal whether you want to sell products you import from China or India, run a dropshipping brand, or offer digital services to customers anywhere.

What You Can Do With a RAKEZ E-Commerce Licence

With this licence, you can:

• Sell physical products on your own website or marketplaces
• Import goods from any country and distribute them across the UAE
• Export products from UAE to other countries
• Start a dropshipping business
• Sell digital products, online services or subscriptions
• Use fulfilment services offered by Amazon or third-party warehouses
• Build a global online brand managed from the UAE

In simple terms, this licence gives you the freedom to run and grow a full online business.

How to Start Your E-Commerce Business in RAKEZ

Here is the step-by-step process explained in simple terms:

Step 1: Choose Your Business Activity

Decide if you want to trade physical products, dropship, sell digital products or offer online services. CSPzone will help you choose the correct activity.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application

Provide your passport copy, photo, proposed company name and a simple description of your business model.

Step 3: Pay the Licence Fee

The RAKEZ e-commerce licence starts from AED 6,000.
Visa fees are not included.
The price can change based on your needs, number of shareholders and visa plan.
For exact pricing, contact CSPzone for a customised quotation.

Step 4: Receive Your E-Commerce Licence

Once approved, RAKEZ issues your licence. You can now legally run an online business from the UAE.

Step 5: Open a Bank Account and Start Selling

After receiving the licence, you can open a company bank account and register on Amazon, Noon, Shopify or any platform you prefer.

Documents You Will Need

To apply for a RAKEZ e-commerce licence, you only need basic documents:

  1. Passport copy of shareholders

  2. Passport-size photo

  3. Proof of address

  4. Proposed company name

  5. Business activity details

If you apply for a visa later, additional documents will be required, and CSPzone will guide you step by step.

Do You Need a Visa to Start?

No, a visa is not required to open a RAKEZ e-commerce company.
Many entrepreneurs start without a visa and add one later when they want to live in the UAE or hire staff.

If you want a visa, RAKEZ offers different visa packages. CSPzone will help you pick the right one based on your plans.

Cost of Setting Up an E-Commerce Company in RAKEZ

The starting cost for the RAKEZ e-commerce licence is AED 6,000.
This includes basic business activity approval within the free zone.

Important things to remember:

• Visa fees are separate
• Pricing depends on your business activity and visa requirement
• Costs may change, so always confirm with CSPzone
• The licence fee does not include customs code, warehouse fees or bank account charges

If you need a personalised estimate based on your business model and visa requirement, contact CSPzone anytime.

Final Thoughts

RAKEZ Free Zone offers one of the simplest and most affordable ways to launch an online business in the UAE. You get full ownership, global trading flexibility and a quick setup process. Whether you sell through Amazon, run your own website or manage a global dropshipping brand, RAKEZ allows you to start with minimal cost and scale when you are ready.

If you want guidance on documents, licence selection or visa options, CSPzone is here to help you every step of the way.

Note

This article is for general guidance and reflects the rules at the time of writing. Rules and fees change, so please confirm the details for your situation with our team before acting.

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Written by

Muhammed Shuheb

Muhammed is the Managing Director of CSPzone (RAS Corporate Advisors). He has helped hundreds of founders launch and license their companies across the UAE, from solo online stores to multi-branch retailers.