Choose the licence
- Free zone e-commerce or trading licence: usually the lowest entry cost; compare published prices on our cost page.
- Mainland trading licence: needed if you sell directly through local retail or want a local office presence.
- Match the licence activity to what you actually sell and ship.
Marketplaces, payments and VAT
- UAE marketplaces and payment providers typically ask for a valid trade licence and a UAE bank account.
- VAT registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and voluntary from AED 187,500.
- Plan logistics, returns and customs before you pick the zone.
Home-country rules
Foreign-exchange rules in Bangladesh restrict how residents can send money abroad or invest in a foreign company. Take legal advice in Bangladesh before you transfer funds, and do not rely on an agent’s assurance.
Cost
Published licence prices are on our cost guide. Visas, marketplace fees, stock and logistics are additional.
Related pages
General information reviewed November 2026, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change: confirm with the registry, tax authority or a licensed adviser in the country concerned. ZoneWise does not guarantee licences, visas or bank accounts.