The wholesale trade of electronic cigarettes and supplies in the UAE is a rapidly growing industry, driven by increasing consumer demand and favourable government regulations. As more people become aware of the potential health benefits of e-cigarettes over traditional cigarettes, the demand for these products has surged.
The UAE government has adopted a relatively lenient stance on e-cigarettes compared to some other countries, allowing for their sale and distribution. Along with this, the UAE’s vibrant tourism sector attracts a large number of visitors from around the world, many of whom are potential customers for e-cigarettes and supplies. Local manufacturers are increasingly entering the e-cigarette market, providing a boost to the domestic industry and reducing reliance on imports.
In this thriving industry, an entrepreneur who wishes to establish their business can choose the following business activity under their business license.
4651.85 – Electronic cigarettes trade and their supplies – Wholesale
The wholesale trade of electronic cigarettes and supplies involves the distribution of these products in bulk quantities to retailers who then sell them to individual consumers.
This business involves the sourcing e-cigarettes and supplies from both domestic and international manufacturers, the storage of products in warehouses or similar, the distribution to vape shops, convenience stores, and online retailers, and marketing activities to promote their products. Types of products include e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporisers, batteries, coils, and accessories.
This business activity excludes the wholesale of electronic parts, the wholesale of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment), and the wholesale of computer-controlled machinery.
Third-party Approval: Business activity 4651.85 is exempt from this requirement
Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 4651.85 is exempt from this requirement
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 4651.85 is exempt from this requirement
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