UAE Trade License Renewal & Amendment Services
Every business operating in the UAE must maintain a valid trade license. Licenses must be renewed annually before their expiry date to avoid fines and penalties. Additionally, any changes to your business — such as adding activities, changing shareholders, or updating your company name — require formal license amendments through the relevant authority.
YABS handles all trade license renewal and amendment services across UAE mainland, free zones, and offshore jurisdictions, ensuring your business remains fully compliant.
Trade License Renewal Services
Mainland License Renewal: Annual renewal through the Department of Economic Development (DED) including trade name reservation, initial approval renewal, and updated chamber of commerce membership.
Free Zone License Renewal: Renewal processing with your specific free zone authority, including any required documentation updates and compliance checks.
Offshore License Renewal: Annual renewal of RAK ICC or JAFZA Offshore company registrations with the respective authority.
Trade License Amendment Services
Adding or removing business activities, changing company name, adding or removing partners/shareholders, changing legal form, updating office address, increasing or decreasing share capital, and amending Memorandum of Association.
Important Renewal Deadlines
UAE trade licenses must be renewed within 30 days of the expiry date. Late renewals attract fines that increase daily — typically starting from AED 200 per day for mainland licenses. YABS recommends initiating the renewal process at least 30 days before your license expiry to avoid penalties and business disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my trade license expires?
Operating with an expired license is illegal in the UAE. You will face daily fines, cannot process visas or bank transactions, and risk legal penalties. Renew your license before expiry.
How much does trade license renewal cost?
Renewal costs vary by emirate and free zone. Mainland renewals typically cost AED 10,000-15,000 including all government fees. Free zone renewals vary by zone.
Can I add activities during renewal?
Yes. Activity additions can be processed simultaneously with your license renewal, though additional fees may apply depending on the activity type.
Renew Your License with YABS
Do not risk fines and business disruption. Contact YABS for timely and professional trade license renewal and amendment services.
