IFZA via Shuraa — Turkish E-commerce Sellers
Turkish e-commerce sellers targeting Amazon MENA prefer IFZA via Shuraa for the cheapest coordinated setup: AED 12,900 base license + AED 5-8k Shuraa consulting covers license, visa, customs code, VAT, and bank.
Under Federal Decree-Law 47/2022, UAE CT applies 9% above AED 375,000 taxable income. Free Zone Person meeting substance retains 0% on qualifying income; e-commerce classification may or may not qualify.
UAE VAT 5% on domestic sales above AED 375k; export zero-rated. Turkish KVK Article 3 risk unchanged.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupShuraa Business Setup (UAE BSC) setup$7,500
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$4,500
What the tax authority sees
UAE IFZA under Federal Decree-Law 47 of 2022: 9% CT above AED 375,000 taxable income; Free Zone Person may retain 0% on qualifying income with adequate substance in Dubai.
KVK Article 3; Etsy/Amazon marketplace withholding rules apply
Shuraa + IFZA is the cheapest coordinated UAE e-commerce package; ideal for Turkish sellers targeting Amazon MENA and Shopify global.
- 01KVK Article 3 PE risk if management remains in Türkiye
- 02UAE CT 9% above AED 375,000 taxable income (Federal Decree-Law 47)
- 03UAE VAT 5% on domestic sales above AED 375k threshold
- 04Substance requirements to preserve qualifying income treatment
From filing to funded bank account
UAE Free Zone (IFZA) vs US LLC (Wyoming)
FAQ
IFZA saves ~AED 1,600 on the license side; Shuraa consulting fees are similar. MEYDAN has slightly stronger brand for bank onboarding. For e-commerce with Amazon MENA focus, IFZA is fine. For enterprise wholesale relationships requiring premium banking, MEYDAN is worth the AED 1,600 premium.
Start filing with Shuraa Business Setup (UAE BSC)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.