UAE Trade License: Issuance & Renewal
Get a new licence, amend an existing one, or renew without penalties or gaps.
Starting from
AED 11,900
License from
- Typical timeline
- 1-5 working days
- Best for
- New and existing UAE companies
- Validity
- Usually 1 year
- License from
- From AED 11,900
About UAE Trade License: Issuance & Renewal
Your trade licence is the legal basis of your company. It has to match your real activities, your office address and your shareholders, and it has to be renewed on time.
We handle new issuance, activity changes, shareholder changes and renewals, and we keep an eye on your expiry date.
No missed deadlines
We remind you before your licence expires.
Amendments handled
Add activities, change shareholders or move offices.
Fewer rejections
Documents are checked before they go to the authority.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Purpose
Legal operation
The trade licence authorises the activities listed by the relevant licensing authority.
Validity
Usually annual
Most UAE business licences require periodic renewal.
Changes
Amendable
Activities, ownership and other company details can often be amended subject to approval.
Renewal
Before expiry
Timely renewal helps avoid interruption and potential late charges.
Is this right for you?
Who needs trade licence support?
New UAE companies
Existing companies approaching renewal
Businesses changing activities
Companies changing shareholders or managers
Businesses updating office or licensing details
Keep the licence aligned with the real business
A company's licence should accurately reflect the activities it conducts. Choosing the wrong activity can create problems with approvals, contracts, banking and future amendments.
We review the existing licence and proposed changes before submitting the application.
- Review existing activities
- Identify required amendments
- Check supporting documents
- Submit the licensing application
- Track issuance or renewal
Renewal is more than paying a fee
Renewal can involve checking the tenancy, company details, approvals and linked registrations. We review the complete file before submitting the renewal.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Existing company documents
- Current trade licence
- Memorandum of Association
- Tenancy contract or Ejari
- Owner identification documents
Amendment details
Provide details of any activity, shareholder, manager, address or company information that needs to change.
Renewal status
The current licence expiry date and outstanding obligations should be checked before renewal.
What is included
- Licence issuance or renewal
- Activity additions or changes
- Shareholder and manager amendments
- Tenancy and Ejari alignment
- Chamber of Commerce updates
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Review
We check your licence, lease and company status.
- 2
Prepare
Documents and any inspection requirements are arranged.
- 3
Pay and submit
Government fees are settled and the file is submitted.
- 4
Receive
Your updated licence is delivered.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Activities must match the business
The licence should cover the activities the company actually conducts.
Renewal costs vary
Authority charges depend on the jurisdiction, activities, office arrangement and amendments required.
Late renewal can create additional costs
Expired licences may attract penalties or restrictions depending on the authority and circumstances.
Linked registrations matter
Immigration, tax, tenancy and other registrations may also need to remain aligned with the company licence.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppAuthorities can charge late fines and restrict services, and in some cases bank accounts and visas are affected. Renewing early avoids all of that.
Often yes, subject to approval. We check whether it needs extra approvals or a different licence type.
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