MEYDAN via Shuraa — Turkish E-commerce Sellers
Turkish e-commerce sellers scaling into Amazon MENA use Shuraa's coordinated MEYDAN setup: license, visa, UAE customs code, VAT registration, and bank opening all managed through one consultant. Faster than DIY portal navigation, at ~AED 5,000-8,000 consulting premium.
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 may or may not qualify depending on classification.
UAE VAT 5% on domestic sales; export zero-rated. Turkish KVK Article 3 risk applies unless management genuinely moves to Dubai.
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 MEYDAN FZ 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 Dubai substance.
KVK Article 3; Etsy/Amazon marketplace withholding rules apply
Shuraa manages MEYDAN + UAE customs + UAE VAT for Turkish e-commerce owners scaling into Amazon MENA; adds coordinated logistics support.
- 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; export zero-rated; registration mandatory above AED 375k
- 04Substance requirements to preserve qualifying income treatment
From filing to funded bank account
UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN) vs US LLC (Wyoming)
FAQ
E-commerce setup often needs: license activity code, customs code, VAT registration, bank account, and warehousing coordination. Doing this DIY via MEYDAN portal takes 4-6 weeks with multiple government back-and-forths. Shuraa coordinates all pieces in 2-3 weeks for AED 5-8k consulting.
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.