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License Renewal Procedures in Dubai

The Department of Economic Development has made it mandatory for businesses to renew their licenses every year. To remain compliant with the local laws and regulations in Dubai, they have made it compulsory for companies to possess a trade license. Apart from legitimizing your operations in the Arab Emirates, this license renewal also allows you numerous benefits. Legal protection for your business, permission to sponsor visas for employees and partners and continuation of essential services will be possible only after license renewal.

Whichever the location of your business operation, be it a mainland free zone or offshore, it is mandatory to renew your license. Otherwise, you will have to pay penalties and stop your business operations. Top Focus, your trusted license renewal partner, can help you complete this process.

How to complete License Documentation in simple steps?

01
Application Preparation and Submission

 Submission of the license renewal application can either be done through the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) or any relevant free zone authority. The online portals of these authorities have made application submission easier and more convenient.

02
Fee Payment

The fee for license renewal varies for different companies based on the type of business and the location. Based on the type and size of your business you may need to remit license fee, market fee and renewal fees. If you renew the license after the due date, the authorities may direct you to pay a fine.

03
Inspection of Business firm

There are different procedures for different business license renewals. Some may have to undergo inspection and prove that the business firm complies with the regulatory conditions.

04
Renewed License

Once you clear all the above steps, the authority will approve the renewal request and issue a new license. Thereafter, your duty will be to manage the license safely for uninterrupted business operations. Investors and businesses always enjoy a friendly ecosystem in the UAE provided they follow all regulatory standards and comply with the laws. Hence, start the business license renewal process in advance by gathering all essential documents to avoid delay or penalty.

License Renewal Support by Top Focus

A business owner must comply with the regulations of the land to ensure smooth business operations in the UAE.

Fines

Any business owner who fails to renew a license will be liable to pay a fine. The amount will increase with the increase period.

Suspension of operation

The authorities will suspend the business activities causing operational disruptions causing loss of revenue.

 Legal Issues

Any attempt to continue operation without a valid license will invite legal actions including the closure of business.

Visa issues

A business owner without a valid license will not be able to sponsor employees. Reputation issues: Non-compliance with regulatory standards will affect the reputation of the business. It can impact relationships with clients and partners.

License Renewal Support by Top Focus

The best PRO service provider in Dubai, Top Focus offers a complete solution to ease the license renewal process. Our dedicated team, with their years of experience in the industry, are familiar with all the legal hurdles and possible reasons for document rejection. Hence, we help you avoid complicated situations by completing the application process, document gathering and other steps quickly and accurately. Let us check the services Top Focus offers you:

Personalized Consultancy

Every business is unique. By partnering with our team, you can get a tailored solution for getting your license renewed. We guide you through the process based on your business type, size and location.

Organising Documents

Collecting a set of documents for license renewal may be a tough task especially if you start your license renewal at the last minute. Our team helps you in preparing and organizing all necessary documents and ensuring that nothing is overlooked.

Application Submission

Any error in preparing the application may delay your license renewal and may invite penalties. Hence, our team takes up the task and completes the application process accurately and systematically.

Fee Calculation and Payment

Avoid penalties by calculating the fee and making the payment on time. We provide you with a clear breakdown of all fees.

Follows-up application and Coordinates inspection

Our team promises excellent support for following up on the application form and speeding up the process. If inspection of the business site is essential for license renewal, our team coordinates the visit by contacting the department officials. Focus on your business and get rid of all the complexities by entrusting license renewal tasks with Top Focus.

Frequently asked questions

A business should have the existing trade license, valid tenancy contract (Ejari), copies of the passport, Form 1, BR Form or any necessary approvals from relevant authorities.

The processing time may vary from a few days to a week based on the efficiency of document submission and inspection requirements.

Yes, the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) and many free zone authorities have their portals.

The fee amount may be different for different businesses. The fee amount may be different for different businesses operating in different locations.

Any delay in renewing the license will invite fines, legal action, and suspension of business operations and can impact the reputation of your business.
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