Can I open a Shopify store in UAE without a trade license?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

  • Main issue: A user in the UAE asks if they can set up a Shopify store without obtaining a local trade license.
  • Current status: No replies or guidance have been provided; no decisions or actions recorded.
  • Open questions: What legal or platform requirements apply in the UAE for operating a Shopify store without a trade license?
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I live in UAE. Can i open a Shopify Store without getting the Trade License?