Renewing a trade license in Dubai’s mainland requires an active Ejari certificate to prove your lease is valid. If your tenancy contract has lapsed, you must first renew the lease and re-register it on the Ejari system before submitting your license renewal application. This step is non-negotiable—without a valid Ejari, the Department of Economic Development (DED) will reject your renewal request2.
Step-by-Step Renewal Guide
- Renew Your Tenancy & Ejari
- Negotiate and sign a new tenancy contract with your landlord.
- Register the renewed contract on the Ejari portal or through an approved Real Estate Services Trustee center.
- Ensure the new Ejari has at least 30 days of validity beyond your intended license renewal date to avoid automatic rejections.
- Gather Required Documents
- Updated Ejari certificate and new tenancy contract
- Copy of your current trade license
- Completed BR/1 application form (for mainland businesses)
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders or partners
- Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association and any NOCs (if applicable)
- Submit Your Renewal Application
- Log in via UAE PASS to the DED e-services portal or the Invest in Dubai platform.
- Upload the renewed Ejari, BR/1 form, trade license copy, and supporting IDs.
- Review all details—trade name, address, activities—to ensure accuracy before payment.
- Pay Renewal Fees
- Fees start from around AED 1,070 for a basic mainland license plus government and service charges.
- Use approved payment methods (credit/debit card, DubaiPay) to complete the transaction online.
- Late renewals incur monthly penalties (around AED 250/month) so start early to avoid extra costs.
- Download Your Renewed License
- Once payment is confirmed, the updated trade license is issued electronically.
- Download the PDF immediately, update your bank and vendor records, and keep a hard copy on file.
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