Each business in Dubai needs a business license for their business to be legal. Itโs extremely important to make sure this license is up to date. Each year this license must be renewed through the Department of Economic Development (DED). This can be a complicated process that needs to be done in a timely manner and includes a lot of paperwork. Any errors or delays in filing the renewal could lead to big penalties or a ban on your license. Donโt let any mistakes stand in the way of your trade license renewal Dubai. Let MSZ Consultancy assist you with an error-free license renewal.
As a trader, your license remains the original document that verifies your business as an official legal entity to function. Hence, it is imperative to ensure that your license is always updated to avoid any hefty fees that will be levied if your license has passed the expiration date.
The process to renew a trade license Dubai slightly varies depending on where your business is setup. If you have a business in a Free Zone you will have to go through the Free Zone youโre registered in order to get your license renewed.
Here are the steps to take in order to renew your license on the Mainland:
There are several documents that need to be presented during the renewal process. However, the tenancy contract needs some planning. This contract must be valid for at last one month from the date of the application. If it doesnโt have the validity of at least a month then it wonโt be renewed.
The application is known as the BR/1. This application needs to be typed and submitted online along with a copy of your current trade license and passport copies for all business partners. These documents can be submitted online.
After youโve submitted all of your information online, you will receive a payment voucher. You will not receive the renewed license until the fees has been paid. Once you have paid the Dubai trade license renewal fees, youโll immediately receive your new license.
An expired license could mean big trouble for your business. Itโs crucial to make sure you renew your trade license before it expires to avoid big fines or even bigger headaches like liquidation.
If youโre operating without a trade license you could be fined AED 5000.
You do have a 30-day grace period after your trade license expires to get it renewed. However, if you donโt renew or cancel your license within that time, then you will be charged AED 250.
Besides big fines and penalties, your company could face bankruptcy if your license isnโt renewed. This can throw a big wrench in the successful business that youโve created and alter your reputation. Bankruptcy can also eventually lead to voluntary or forceful liquidation.
If your license expires and you continue to do business in the country, then your company could also be blacklisted. This is the most severe form of punishment that comes with many restrictions including:
Simply put- avoid letting your license expire at all costs.
The process to renew your trade license is basically the same whether it is for a company in the Mainland or in a Free Zone. However, the process varies just slightly when renewing for the Free Zone.
If youโre renewing a license in a Free Zone, then you will need to go through the Free Zone where your business is located.
Here are a couple of documents that you may want to have ready in case the authority in your Free Zone needs them during your renewal:
The DED has made it simple to renew your trade license through an online portal.
Before renewing a license, the owner of the company must setup an account and submit personal documents to get the account activated. After your account is set up, you can renew your license each year and also make payments on the portal.
While renewing your trade license is a pretty easy process, just one mistake can set back the process. You donโt want this to happen, especially if youโre in a time crunch.
Here are some key points to pay attention to when renewing your license to help make the process as hassle-free as possible:
This is an important step that canโt be missed because it is time sensitive. Your tenancy agreement should have a minimum validity of 3 months when applying for your license to be renewed. You canโt apply for your license to be renewed if the tenancy agreement has exceeded this minimum validity period. The agreement also must be attested with the Ejarl. So, this isnโt something that you want to do last minute. Give yourself plenty of time to get it updated before you renew.
Before submitting your license renewal application, you will need to get approval from the correct authorities according to your business activity. For example, a restaurant owner would need to get approval from the Food Safety Department prior to renewal.
You will want to make sure you get your documents in hand before approaching the DED for renewal. Hereโs a list of the documents you need:
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Trade licenses must be renewed on a yearly basis.
This will all depend on your business activity. For example, transportation activities require approval from the Dubai Road and Transport Authority. Medical activities require approval from the Ministry of Health and Prevention. ย A restaurant owner would need to get approval from the Food Safety Department prior to renewal.
If you are unsure if your business activity needs additional approval, MSZ Consultancy can help you figure it out.
Your contract must be valid for at least a month.
You will have to apply for your renewal through the DED. However, if your business is in the Free Zone, then you will have to go through your Free Zone Authority to get the license renewed.
You could be subject to fines as well as be blacklisted.