Souq is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the UAE, and many Chinese sellers are interested in registering a seller account on Souq. Here we will introduce in detail how to register a seller account on the Souq platform and provide some key steps for successful registration.
First, you need to prepare relevant contact information to register a Souq seller account. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide a valid email address and mobile phone number. There are no major restrictions on the email address, and common NetEase email addresses, Sina email addresses, etc. can be used. However, the UAE mobile phone number has become a concern for many Chinese sellers. During the operation of the Souq platform, the registered mobile phone number may be used to contact the seller, such as confirming the shipment or the phone notification when the courier picks up the item. Therefore, you need to choose carefully when filling in the mobile phone number. Once the platform calls the mobile phone number and no one answers or it is an empty number, the store may be closed. Fortunately, there are two major operators in the UAE local market, Du and Etisalat. You only need to provide a passport to apply for a local mobile phone number. There are their business halls in major shopping malls, and you can also get a mobile phone number from local Chinese businessmen. If you have been operating in the UAE for a long time, the operator may ask you to verify the Emirates ID, which is similar to the local ID card.
After confirming the contact information, you need to authenticate your account. The Souq platform provides two types of accounts: personal accounts and corporate accounts. For personal accounts, you need to use the UAE National ID for verification. Foreign nationals in the UAE usually get an Emirates ID, which is bundled with their visas as proof of a valid residence permit. For corporate accounts, you need to upload the company’s business license as a basis for verification.
After completing the contact information and account authentication, you need to fill in the Order Pickup Location. In this step, you can choose the UAE as the pickup address. In addition, the UAE has eight emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. For Chinese sellers, local delivery services can be provided by setting up overseas warehouse delivery methods. At the same time, there are already some Chinese logistics companies in the UAE market that provide shared warehousing and support Souq’s delivery services. Usually, Chinese sellers cooperate with logistics companies that can deliver goods to Dubai. The logistics companies deliver the goods to the local warehouse of the Chinese service provider in Dubai, and the warehouse will deliver them on behalf of them.
Finally, you need to give your store a name (Store Name). Please note that once the store name is confirmed, it cannot be modified.
By referring to the above steps, you can successfully register a seller account on the Souq platform. As one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the UAE, Souq provides a broad market and sales opportunities for Chinese sellers. Registering a Souq seller account is the first step to enter the UAE market. I hope the above information will be helpful for Chinese sellers to register an account on the Souq platform. I wish you all business opportunities and success on the Souq platform!