Trade licence renewal
Trade License Renewal in Dubai and across the UAE
A renewal looks routine until one linked document has expired. We check the whole file before submission so your licence, visas and company records stay in step.
Why renewals get delayed
A trade licence is renewed with the authority that issued it — the Department of Economy and Tourism for Dubai mainland, the economic department of the relevant emirate, or the free zone authority for free zone companies.
Delays usually come from the documents around the licence rather than the licence itself: an expired tenancy contract, a lapsed establishment card, missing shareholder documents or activity approvals that need renewing separately.
How we handle a renewal
- 1
File review
We read your current licence and identify the issuing authority, activities and any linked approvals.
- 2
Linked documents
We check the office lease, establishment card and shareholder documents that the renewal may depend on.
- 3
Submission
We prepare and coordinate the renewal application through the correct authority channel.
- 4
Follow-through
We flag visas, establishment card and corporate records that should be updated after the licence renews.
What to have ready
- Copy of the current trade licence
- Valid tenancy contract or office facility agreement, where required
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of shareholders and manager
- Any activity-specific approvals issued with the licence
Where SANADKO helps
- Mainland and free zone licence renewals
- Activity additions or removals at renewal time
- Establishment card and visa alignment
- Reminders before your next renewal date
About fees
Renewal fees are set by each authority and depend on your activities, facility and any penalties. We confirm the applicable figures for your file before you pay anything — we do not publish fixed prices.
Send us your licence on WhatsApp
Share a copy of your current licence and we will tell you what the renewal needs.
Questions
Trade licence renewal — common questions
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