One Point

Your Retail Partner in the Middle East

Retail distribution agency for the Middle East · TP International

In Dubai, one team runs distribution and marketing for Korean brands

One Point is run by TP International, a distribution company based in Dubai. From product registration, tax and incorporation, and customs and logistics to e-commerce listings and influencer marketing, we carry out on the ground every step a Korean brand needs to reach Middle Eastern shelves and sell.

200+

Companies supported

Cumulative Middle East market-entry support (2022–2025)

350+

Creator network

Beauty and lifestyle influencers

26

Partner brands

Influencer campaign references

120+

Local network

Direct channels to government bodies, investors and distributors

Basis: companies supported are cumulative for 2022–2025; creators, partner brands and local network are as of 2026 (Turning Point MEA data).

What we do

From registration to sales, five areas executed on the ground

Pick only the areas you need, or hand all of them to one team.

Product registration & certification

Area 01

  • Dubai Municipality product registration (Montaji)
  • UAE ECAS conformity certification
  • TDRA wireless device approval
  • UAE trademark registration (standard and fast-track)

Tax & corporate

Area 02

  • VAT registration and quarterly filing
  • Corporate tax registration and annual filing
  • Free zone company setup and bank account opening support

Customs & logistics

Area 03

  • Customs importer code registration
  • Air and LCL customs clearance
  • Importer of Record (IOR)
  • Warehousing, parcel delivery and B2B shipping

E-commerce

Area 04

  • Amazon.ae and noon seller account setup
  • Product listings in English and Arabic
  • Amazon.ae advertising (Basic, Premium, VIP)

Marketing & retail

Area 05

  • Influencer campaigns (350+ network)
  • Hypermarket and retail listing support
  • Market research and buyer sourcing

Regional Office as a Service

Bundle every area and we act as your local entity. Pricing for each area is set out in a separate rate card.

See the three engagement models
Creator marketing

Reach consumers with local creators who fit your brand

We hand-pick creators for your brief, target customers and brand character, and stay with you from the first brief to the end of the campaign.

350+

Beauty and lifestyle
creator network

7 creator categories

  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Mom & Family
  • Food
  • Tech
  • Travel

We curate creators ourselves and work with them directly

We only engage creators who hold a UAE Media Council Advertiser Permit.

Creator presenting a skincare productModel shot from a skincare campaignCreator introducing a sunscreen

Every campaign runs in five steps

  1. 01Brief

    Define goals, target customers and campaign requirements

  2. 02Match

    Shortlist creators who fit the brand

  3. 03Plan

    Plan content direction, deliverables and schedule

  4. 04Launch

    Manage creators and run the campaign

  5. 05Wrap

    Report results and propose next steps

In stores and in feeds, consumers meet your brand

Creator store visits and retail events, plus skincare-routine and new-product review content, build the brand experience.

Retail activation

Creator store visits · retail events

Creator visiting a LINK StoreCreator in front of LINK Store shelves

LINK Store

Entrance of an L’ETOILE storeVisitors joining the L’ETOILE Spin & Win event

L’ETOILE

Beauty content

Skincare routines · new products · creator reviews

Creator content applying ASIS-TOBE sunscreen

ASIS-TOBE

Using a Your Wonder serum

Your Wonder

NARS liquid blush product content

NARS

Creator holding a LAGOM product box

LAGOM

Creator marketing and campaign cases include collaborations with wisebell (wisebell.ae).

Distribution & e-commerce

From listing to delivery, we turn shelf space into sales

We open retail, marketplace and B2B channels and connect them to customs and logistics so sales keep moving.

  • Distributor sourcing and listing negotiations

    Finding distributors and resellers; support with hypermarket and retail listing negotiations

  • Amazon.ae and noon listings

    Seller account setup; product listings in English and Arabic

  • Marketplace advertising

    Monthly Amazon.ae ad management (Basic, Premium, VIP)

  • Customs and logistics

    Customs clearance and Importer of Record, ambient warehousing, UAE parcel and B2B delivery

With store staff at the Sharaf DG listing

2024 · Consumer electronics

Exclusive listing with Sharaf DG, the Middle East’s largest electronics retailer, and launch of online sales

Case study

One team, from start to finish

Opening a K-beauty salon in Dubai: one team ran the entire process, from business planning to opening day.

UAE · K-beauty retail opening · 2026

One-stop opening of a K-beauty salon in Dubai

7 areas

One team from planning to opening

2026.07.07

Dubai store opening

  • Business planning and product sourcing

    Connected Korean beauty brands including Cell by Cell

  • Hiring and medical device imports

    Checked UAE import rules; handled customs and registration

  • Launch marketing and financial planning

    Proposed a long-term growth strategy beyond the opening

Areas covered: local incorporation and operations / distribution and sales / partnerships and sourcing

Read the full case
Treatment room at the Dubai K-beauty salon
Engagement models

Three engagement models, matched to your brand’s stage

The further along you are, the wider our scope and responsibility.

  1. Tier 01

    Market Entry Check

    Market entry review

    We assess market, channel and registration requirements to give you the basis for deciding whether, and how, to enter.

    Key deliverables

    • Market assessment report
    • Channel and pricing entry strategy
    • Target buyer and distributor list

    ForBrands considering the Middle East

  2. Tier 02

    Launch Partner

    Market entry execution

    Building on the agreed strategy, we execute with you on the ground, from certification and customs to listings and launch campaigns.

    Key deliverables

    • Product registration, certification and customs
    • Amazon.ae, noon and retail listings
    • Influencer launch campaigns

    ForBrands preparing their first listings and launch

  3. Tier 03 · Flagship

    Regional Office as a Service

    Your local entity, fully handled

    TP International takes on the role of your local entity and runs distribution, marketing and operations on your behalf.

    Key deliverables

    • Marketplace advertising and channel operations
    • Tax filing, warehousing and delivery operations
    • Company setup and licensing

    ForBrands scaling up in the Middle East

Pricing for each area is set out in a separate rate card.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is One Point?

One Point is a Middle East retail distribution agency run by TP International, a distribution company based in Dubai. One team covers five areas on the ground: product registration and certification, tax and corporate, customs and logistics, e-commerce, and marketing and retail.

Can we start without a UAE company?

Yes. TP International acts as Importer of Record (IOR) to handle imports and customs, and company setup is reviewed as your sales grow.

Can we choose only the areas we need?

Yes. Choose only the areas you need, or bundle all of them into a local-entity role (Regional Office as a Service). Pricing for each area is set out in a separate rate card.

Which creators do you work with?

We hand-pick creators who fit your brand from a network of 350+ creators across seven categories, including beauty, fashion and lifestyle. We only engage creators who hold a UAE Media Council Advertiser Permit.

How are TP International and Turning Point MEA related?

TP International is the distribution subsidiary of Turning Point MEA. One Point is led and operated by TP International.

Take your Korean brand into the Middle East with One Point

Tell us about your products, sales channels and stage, and we will agree on the right engagement model together.