Trade licence renewal
Renew a Dubai mainland licence through Invest in Dubai, including Ejari and approvals check.
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
Current trade licence (number)
copyValid Ejari (site lease) of the premises
copyOnly if: Required for mainland renewal according to secondary sources; DET's page does not list documents.Must cover the renewal period (staff to confirm the exact rule)Renewed approval of the external authority (for regulated activities)
in some casescopyOnly if: Only for activities that needed an external approval
Conditions, time and validity
- No open violations or blocks on the licence (secondary sources).
- Processing time
- DET: completed instantly once requirements and payment are complete.
- Validity of the result
- Usually one more year (secondary sources).
- Where it is applied for
- Invest in Dubai portal, SMS 6969, DET service centres.
Steps at the authority
- Check Ejari and any external approvals are valid.
- Apply on the Invest in Dubai portal, by SMS to 6969, or at a service centre.
- Pay the renewal fee; renewed licence is issued.
Tips that save you a trip
- Renew the Ejari before the licence: an expired tenancy is the most common reason for a stuck renewal.
- Start about a month before expiry; late renewal can bring fines.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Expired or missing Ejari.
- External approval for the activity not renewed.
- Unpaid fines or violations on the licence.
Questions and answers
Is there a fine for late renewal?
Secondary sources report a fine per month of delay (often quoted as AED 250/month). DET's service page does not state it; staff will confirm the amount on the system before renewal.
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
- Invest in Dubai (DET) - Request to renew trade licence
- Secondary: Ejari for trade licence renewal
- Secondary: Dubai trade licence renewal penalties
- Dubai Legislation Portal - Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (DET fees and fines)
- DET - FAQ on Dubai's second economic incentive package (May 2026)
Legal basis
DET (Dubai) licensing rules; Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies
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