No-objection certificate for a trade licence amendment application
Obtains the RTA no-objection certificate you need to apply to amend your trade licence.
How it works
- 1
Documents
You
- 2
Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
- 3
Submitted on Invest in Dubai
Runner at DET
- 4
Licence issued
DET
Documents required
Copy of the partners' passports
copyResidence visa or valid visit visa of the partners
copyNOC from the sponsor when the partner is not a GCC citizen
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Only for non-GCC partners (as listed for partner changes).Preliminary approval from the licensing authority (DET or free zone)
copyCopy of the trade licence (and of the partner company's licence if a company is added as partner)
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- Companies licensed by RTA.
- All RTA fines and financial obligations of the company must be paid first.
- Adding or removing a transport activity without RTA approval exposes the company to a violation.
- Processing time
- 3 to 15 working days when the activity needs RTA approval; otherwise faster after payment.
- Validity of the result
- The NOC is valid for 90 days; use it at the licensing authority within that time.
- Where it is applied for
- RTA website (company account or UAE PASS) and the Invest in Dubai portal.
Steps at the authority
- Client sends the licence, the planned change and partners' documents.
- Centre applies for the NOC on the RTA website or Invest in Dubai and pays the fees.
- RTA issues the NOC after the required approvals; it is downloaded from the RTA website.
- The amendment is completed at DET or the free zone.
Tips that save you a trip
- Cancelling a luxury-vehicle or taxi franchise licence also needs a letter from the authorised signatory and settlement of 25% of the monthly operating fees per remaining contract year (RTA FAQ).
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Unpaid RTA fines or violations on the company's traffic file.
- Licence data entered does not match the preliminary approval of DET or the free zone.
- The activity needs another authority's approval that is missing.
Questions and answers
How long is the NOC valid?
90 days.
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.
Legal basis
Dubai Law No. 17 of 2005 establishing the Roads and Transport Authority, and the RTA's rules for commercial transport activities (the exact resolution numbers are to be confirmed by staff).
Related services
Trade licence renewal
Renew a Dubai mainland licence through Invest in Dubai, including Ejari and approvals check.
Change business location
Moves your licensed business to a new location and updates the licence with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).
Reserve and renew trade name
Reserves a new trade name or renews an existing reservation with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).
Issue and renew initial approval
Obtains or renews the initial approval for your business activity from Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).