How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted on Invest in Dubai
Runner at DET
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Licence issued
DET
Documents required
Copy of the current DET trade licence (or the licence number)
copyThe expired payment voucher (number)
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- Amounts are recalculated on the new voucher; late-renewal fines may have been added meanwhile.
- 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 promptly.
- Where it is applied for
- DET service centres or the Invest in Dubai portal.
Steps at the authority
- Submit the request with the licence number on the portal or at a DET service centre.
- DET issues an updated voucher.
- Pay the new voucher.
Tips that save you a trip
- Pay vouchers quickly after issue to avoid this extra step and new fines.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- The underlying transaction was cancelled or its requirements changed.
Questions and answers
Why is the new voucher higher?
Fines for late renewal may have been added, or fees changed; we will explain each line.
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 Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (fees and fines of the Department of Economic Development, now DET)
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).

