Issue payment voucher

How it works

Beneficial owner data and other requirements must be complete before DET issues the voucher.
For renewals, DET also sends a payment link by SMS (secondary source: text the licence number to 6969).

Processing time: Usually the same day at a service centre or online (no official time published).
Validity of the result: Limited validity (not stated officially); pay before it expires.
Where it is applied for: DET service centres or the Invest in Dubai portal.

Complete the transaction requirements (documents, approvals, beneficial owner data).
DET issues the payment voucher with the fee breakdown.
Pay online by card, by direct debit, or at the listed banks.

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Common reasons for rejection or delay

Requirements still open (missing approval, beneficial owner data, unpaid fines).

Is the SMS link from 6969 safe?

Renewal links come from DET's official short number; if in doubt, send it to us before paying.

Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.

Official sources

Legal basis

Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (fees and fines of the Department of Economic Development, now DET)

Renew a Dubai mainland licence through Invest in Dubai, including Ejari and approvals check.

Moves your licensed business to a new location and updates the licence with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).

Reserves a new trade name or renews an existing reservation with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).

Obtains or renews the initial approval for your business activity from Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).