By Abhishek Sharma · Guerilla Marketing & Technology
The path at a glance
- 1
Get the right licence
A UAE trade licence that covers e-commerce or trading.
- 2
Register on Amazon.ae
Seller account, identity and bank verification.
- 3
Sort VAT
Register for VAT if your sales cross the UAE threshold.
- 4
Choose fulfilment
FBA in Amazon's UAE warehouses or Easy Ship.
- 5
List and launch
Arabic and English listings, ads and stock plan.
Do you need a licence to sell on Amazon UAE?
Yes, for a UAE-based business. Amazon asks for a valid trade licence during registration. Many sellers use a mainland licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, or a free zone licence with e-commerce activity. Each has different rules on where you can store stock and how you can sell, so pick the licence with your plan in mind, not just the cheapest one.
Documents for Amazon seller registration in the UAE
- Valid UAE trade licence
- Emirates ID or passport of the owner
- UAE bank account with IBAN
- VAT TRN if your business is VAT registered
- Business address and phone number
- Trademark details for Brand Registry, if you have a brand
Amazon seller registration in Dubai, step by step
Go to Amazon's official seller site for the UAE and sign up with business email and phone. Add your licence, identity and bank details. Amazon verifies documents and may schedule a video check with the owner.
Business name
Use the name exactly as it appears on your trade licence.
Bank account
Payouts go to a UAE bank account. Keep the IBAN letter ready.
Store name
Pick a short brand name that works in English and Arabic.
VAT and Amazon in the UAE
The UAE charges VAT at 5%. Businesses must register once taxable sales pass the mandatory threshold set by the Federal Tax Authority, and can register voluntarily below it. If you are VAT registered, add your TRN to Seller Central so invoices are correct. Your accountant should match Amazon reports with your VAT returns.
Amazon FBA fees in the UAE and other costs
Selling on Amazon UAE involves a referral fee by category, fulfilment fees if you use FBA, storage fees, and any ad spend. Licence renewal, warehousing outside Amazon, product registration and import duties for imported goods add to the cost. Check Amazon.ae's current fee page and build a profit sheet before you ship stock.
Listing for UAE shoppers
UAE buyers are multinational. English listings are the minimum, Arabic listings help you reach more customers, and both need clear specs, sizes and plug or voltage details for electronics. Good images matter as much as anywhere else.
Frequently asked questions
Searches this guide answers
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GMT World is an independent agency and is not affiliated with Amazon. Fees and rules change often, so confirm current details on the marketplace's official seller site.
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