Fines report and payment
Checks the violations recorded against your licence and pays the fines with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).
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)
copyEvidence supporting an objection (photos, contracts, permits, receipts)
in some casescopyOnly if: Only when objecting to a violation
Conditions, time and validity
- Only the licence holder or an authorised representative can see and settle the licence's violations.
- An objection is decided by DET; the fine stays until the decision.
- Processing time
- Former DET pages: statement of inspection reports the same day; settlement of a violation is instant; an objection takes about 4 days.
- Validity of the result
- A paid violation is closed on the licence; repeating the same violation within a year doubles the fine (2011 resolution).
- Where it is applied for
- Invest in Dubai portal and DET service centres; objections at service centres.
Steps at the authority
- Check the violations recorded on the licence (portal, service centre or a statement of inspection reports).
- Decide: pay, settle, or object with evidence at a service centre.
- Pay the fine; DET clears it from the licence (an SMS confirms a settled violation).
Tips that save you a trip
- Check for fines before renewing or amending; paying them first avoids a blocked transaction.
- If you think a fine is wrong, ask us to file the objection quickly and keep photos and documents.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Objection without evidence, or filed after the licence was already renewed with the fine paid.
- Request made by someone who is not on the licence and has no authorisation.
Questions and answers
My licence expired months ago; how much is the fine?
Under the 2011 table it is AED 250 for not renewing on time and AED 200 per month of delay (part of a month counts as a month); DET shows the exact amount when the licence is checked.
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
- Dubai Legislation Portal - Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (fees and fines of the Department of Economic Development)
- Dubai Economy (archived April 2021) - Request a list of inspection reports registered on the trade license
- Dubai Economy (archived April 2021) - Conflict resolution request (settlement of violations)
- Dubai Economy (archived April 2021) - Request for an objection to a violation
- DET - FAQ on Dubai's second economic incentive package (May 2026)
Legal basis
Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (fees and fines of the Department of Economic Development, now DET)
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