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An expired trade licence can mean daily penalties and blocked transactions. Tafeel keeps you compliant.
Stay compliant, stay open
Renewing your UAE trade licence isn't just one task — it's a chain of linked renewals that must all stay valid. Tafeel manages the whole process for you, so your business stays fully licensed and penalty-free, year after year.
Your licence is connected to several documents — we keep every one of them current.
Your core DED or free zone licence — the legal permit to operate.
Your registered office lease, often required before licence renewal.
Your immigration establishment card, needed for visa processing.
Keeps your company active with the General Directorate of Residency.
Owner and staff visas that must stay valid alongside the licence.
Keep VAT and corporate tax registrations and filings up to date.
Missing your renewal date can be expensive and disruptive. Here's what's at stake.
Government penalties can build up daily or monthly once your licence expires.
An expired licence can freeze visa processing, banking and government dealings.
Staff and owner visas linked to the licence may be affected or become invalid.
Operating on an expired licence puts your company at legal and reputational risk.
Exact penalties and rules vary by licensing authority and are subject to current regulations.
Quick & fully managed
We review your licence and everything linked to it, and flag what's due.
We renew your Ejari and prepare all required paperwork.
We submit to the authority and process the government fees.
You receive your renewed licence — fully compliant and stress-free.
Send us your details and we'll check your renewal dates and handle everything — before any penalties apply.
Find quick answers to key questions about company license renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions?
When should I renew my trade license?
Ideally before the expiry date. We recommend starting the process a few weeks ahead so linked items like Ejari and immigration cards can be renewed in time.
What happens if my license expires?
Fines typically begin to accrue and government transactions can be blocked. The exact penalties vary by authority — we help you renew quickly to minimise any impact.
Do I need to renew my office lease first?
In most cases a valid tenancy contract and Ejari are required before the licence can be renewed. We handle both together for you.
Can you manage renewals every year for me?
Yes. Tafeel can track your renewal dates and manage the entire process each year so you never miss a deadline.
Let Tafeel track your dates and manage every renewal — keeping your business compliant all year round.