Maintaining a valid business license is essential for operating legally in the UAE. As your business evolves, you may need to renew your license or modify your business activities. Our license renewal and activity change services ensure your business remains compliant while adapting to new opportunities.
We handle all aspects of license renewal, including document preparation, submission to relevant authorities, and follow-up until approval. Our team ensures that all requirements are met and that your renewal is processed efficiently, minimizing downtime for your business.
When you need to add, remove, or modify business activities, we guide you through the activity change process. This includes preparing necessary documentation, submitting applications to the relevant free zone or mainland authority, and ensuring all approvals are obtained.
Our services cover both free zone and mainland license renewals and modifications. We understand the specific requirements of different authorities and ensure that all applications are properly prepared and submitted according to current regulations.
We work proactively to ensure your license renewal is completed before expiration, avoiding penalties and business interruptions. Our experienced team stays updated with the latest regulations and requirements, ensuring your applications are always compliant and processed efficiently.
Trade License Amendments & Changes
Renewal is not the only thing a license needs. We also process license changes with the licensing authority: adding or removing business activities, trade name changes, manager and share transfers, legal-form changes and address moves. Each amendment has its own approval chain — some need notarized resolutions, some need external approvals — and we run the full chain, not just the final submission.
- Activity additions and removals, with the right external approvals
- Trade name reservation and change
- Manager changes and share transfers, with notarization coordinated
- Legal form and address amendments
This guide was reviewed and updated by the Alghafat team in September 2026.