Trade Licence Renewal in the UAE

Trade licences are generally valid for one year and must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties. Renewal depends on the authority requirements, for example a valid tenancy for mainland companies.

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What to know about Trade Licence Renewal

Renewal tracking

We track your expiry date and start early.

Documents

We prepare the renewal documents and any required approvals.

Fees

We pay the government fees and itemise them.

Amendments

We can combine renewal with amendments to activities or details.

How this service works

01

Tell us what you need

We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.

02

Document check

We list the documents required and check what you already have.

03

Submission

We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.

04

Follow-up

We follow up and respond to any authority requests.

05

Delivery

We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.

What we need from you

Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.

  • Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
  • Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
  • Company incorporation documents, where relevant
  • A short description of your business activity
  • Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you

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Why choose Maven& for Trade Licence Renewal

One dedicated consultant

One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.

Checked against official sources

We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.

Connected services

Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.

Trade Licence Renewal: frequently asked questions

Generally one year, then it must be renewed.

Authorities can charge penalties and restrict services. Renew before expiry.

The licence, tenancy or office documents where relevant, and shareholder documents. We confirm the list.

Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.

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