The DED Trader licence, launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy (DED) to licence freelancers at their place of residence in Dubai and enable start-ups to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, has seen overwhelming response with 9,949 licences issued since its launch in 2017 till end of 2020. Of these, 57% have been issued to women (5,704).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reflects Dubai Economy\u2019s focus on promoting e-commerce and the competitiveness of Dubai\u2019s economy, as well as its commitment to realising the vision of the government to drive digital transformation and build awareness about e-platforms that facilitate commercial activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report issued by the BRL sector showed that \u2018Marketing Services Via Social Media\u2019 topped the list of activities of licences until the end of 2020 followed by \u2018Perfumes & Cosmetics Trading\u2019; \u2018Portal\u2019; \u2018Sweets & Candies Preparing\u2019; \u2018Cafeteria\u2019; \u2018Marketing Management\u2019; \u2018Social Media Applications Development & Management\u2019; \u2018Readymade Garments Trading\u2019 and \u2018Ladies’ Garments Trading\u2019. The total number of DED Trader licence groups is 86.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The total number of DED Trader licences issued during 2020 reached 5,799, an increase of 132% compared to 2019, when 2,500 licences were issued. The numbers show that \u2018DED Trader\u2019 has proactively supported the growth of e-Commerce in the UAE and encouraged a growing number of consumers to shop online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through DED Trader licence, Dubai Economy seeks to regulate and enhance the ease of doing business electronically, find a platform that supports and develops trade as well as connect customers with traders. The licensee cannot open a shop\/store but can avail of three visas if the ownership is 100 % Emirati and legal liability falls under the licence holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DED Trader licence is issued electronically by visiting dedtrader.ae.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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