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TRADE LICENSE RENEWAL · UAE

Renew Your UAE Trade Licence. On Time, Without Penalties.

DED mainland, DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, JAFZA, and all free zones — we manage your renewal before expiry. Penalties avoided. From AED 1,500 service fee.

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DED · DMCC · IFZA · Meydan · JAFZA · All UAE Free Zones

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Why Renewal Matters

A lapsed trade licence freezes everything — visas, banking, contracts

Every UAE trade licence is valid for 12 months and must be renewed before expiry. Letting it lapse triggers an immediate chain reaction: visas invalidate (employees become illegal overnight), bank accounts freeze, and in DED mainland, authorities can impose daily fines of AED 250/day until renewed.

Renewal isn't just a form — it requires current Ejari (office contract), cleared any MOHRE/GDRFA balances, up-to-date UBO and ESR filings, and sometimes audited accounts (for DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, RAKEZ). Many clients realise too late that their audit isn't ready, causing last-minute renewal delays.

Noble Core proactively manages your renewal 60 days before expiry — Ejari refresh, compliance check, audit coordination (via our audit partners), and full authority submission. If you're already lapsed, we handle penalty recovery.

1,500AED service fee
60Days pre-expiry start
250AED/day late fine
0Client lapses in 2025
What's Included

End-to-end licence renewal, zero surprises

Proactive tracking, document refresh, audit coordination, and submission.

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Renewal Tracking

Calendar-tracked expiry. We start 60 days before your licence expires.

  • Expiry calendar
  • 60-day pre-check
  • 30-day reminders
  • Immediate alerts
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Ejari Refresh

Office tenancy contract renewal with Ejari system update. Mandatory for DED.

  • Ejari renewal
  • Landlord coordination
  • Registration update
  • Payment processing
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Audit Coordination

If required (DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, RAKEZ), we coordinate your audit in time.

  • Auditor engagement
  • Timeline management
  • Report delivery
  • Authority submission
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Compliance Clearances

MOHRE, GDRFA, VAT, Corporate Tax, UBO, ESR — all cleared before renewal.

  • MOHRE clearance
  • GDRFA status
  • VAT/CT verification
  • UBO/ESR check
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Penalty Recovery

Already lapsed? We negotiate, pay, and recover your licence out of suspension.

  • Penalty calculation
  • Negotiation
  • Payment processing
  • Licence restoration
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New Licence Issued

New licence delivered digitally and physically. Valid for another 12 months.

  • Digital delivery
  • Physical copy
  • Authority records
  • Confirmation receipt
How It Works

From reminder to new licence in 7–10 days

Proactive. On-time. Without disruption.

01

60-Day Alert

Automated reminder 60 days before expiry. Renewal kickoff call scheduled.

02

Document Refresh

Ejari updated, audit started (if needed), compliance clearances obtained.

03

Submission

Full renewal package submitted to DED or free zone authority.

04

Payment

Renewal fees paid on your behalf (or you transfer), authority issues new licence.

05

Delivery

New licence delivered. Visas and banking un-disrupted. Next renewal calendared.

Key Benefits

Why UAE businesses don't renew alone

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Zero Lapses in 2025

Every Noble Core client renewed on time in 2025. Zero disruption, zero penalties.

7-10 Day Turnaround

Full renewal completed in one to two weeks — not the 4-6 weeks most firms take.

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Audit Coordination

We sequence your audit to land before renewal deadline — no scrambles.

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Compliance Check

We verify UBO, ESR, VAT, CT standing — all must be clear for renewal.

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Penalty Protection

If lapsed, we minimise penalties and restore your licence fast.

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Calendar-Driven

Your renewal calendar is tracked alongside visas, audits, and filings.

Client Stories

Trusted for mainland and free zone renewals across the UAE

Omar Farouk client

"Noble Core renews our 7 entity licences on schedule every year — DED and DMCC, audits, Ejari, everything. We never think about it."

Omar Farouk
MD, Al Rashid Group
7 licences, zero lapses
★★★★★

"Responsive, reliable, and always on top of deadlines."

Layla Al ZarooniFounder, SaaS Co
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"They anticipated compliance gaps before they became problems."

Rohit GulatiMD, Trading Co
★★★★★

"Price is fair, service is premium. Our go-to partner now."

Sara HussainCEO, Retail Group
Transparent Pricing

Simple trade licence renewal pricing

Service fee only. Government + Ejari + audit fees are separate and fully transparent.

Free Zone
IFZA, SHAMS, RAKEZ and similar zones
AED 1,500
From · per renewal
  • Free zone renewal service
  • 60-day advance tracking
  • Compliance check
  • Digital licence retrieval
  • WhatsApp support
  • Renewal certificate
  • Calendar for next year
Choose Free Zone
DMCC/DIFC/JAFZA
Premium zones with audit requirements
AED 4,500
From · per renewal
  • Everything in DED, plus
  • Audit coordination
  • Audited report submission
  • UBO/ESR filing
  • Priority processing
  • Authority liaison
  • Multi-entity option
  • Renewal automation
Choose Premium

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FAQ

Trade licence renewal FAQs

When should I start my renewal?

60 days before expiry. This gives time for Ejari refresh, audit completion (if required), compliance clearances, and authority processing. Noble Core clients get automated reminders starting 60 days out.

What happens if my trade licence expires?

Immediate consequences: employee visas invalidate (they become illegal after 30 days grace), bank accounts can freeze, contracts become legally questionable. DED mainland charges AED 250/day late fine. Free zones have grace periods but still charge late fees. Extended lapses risk licence cancellation.

Do I need audited financials for renewal?

Yes for DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, ADGM, and most premium free zones. Sometimes for DED mainland (above threshold). No for most smaller free zones (IFZA, SHAMS, Meydan Basic). We advise based on your specific licence.

Can I renew if I've lapsed?

Yes, but with penalties. Free zones typically allow renewal within 30-90 days grace with additional fees. DED can charge AED 250/day late fines. Beyond 90 days, some authorities require re-application (effectively a new company). We handle lapsed renewals regularly.

How much does renewal cost?

Noble Core service fee: from AED 1,500. Authority renewal fees: DED AED 8,000-15,000, IFZA AED 5,000, DMCC AED 20,000-30,000, Meydan AED 10,000. Ejari renewal: AED 250-1,500. Audit (if needed): AED 3,500-15,000. We quote all-in before starting.

Do visas need to be renewed with the licence?

Not automatically. Visa expiries are independent of licence expiries — they expire every 2-3 years (depending on visa type), while licences are annual. We manage both on a single renewal calendar to avoid conflicts.

Can I change my activity at renewal?

Yes. Renewal is a good time to add or remove activities (if business has evolved), change your registered office, or adjust share structure. PRO services can handle amendments in parallel with renewal.

What if my Ejari has expired?

Ejari must be current for licence renewal. If expired, we coordinate with your landlord for renewal. If the property arrangement has changed (moved, downsized), we help secure a new Ejari-approved address — flexi-desk or office, whichever fits.

What authorities clearances are needed?

Typically: MOHRE (no unpaid employee dues), GDRFA (no visa violations), RTA (no vehicle fines if company has commercial vehicles), VAT/CT (filings up to date), UBO/ESR (current). Missing any one blocks renewal.

Can you handle multi-entity renewals?

Yes — we regularly renew groups of 5-20+ entities together. Batched processing reduces total cost, ensures consistent compliance, and gives you one single renewal calendar across the group.

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Need to renew your UAE trade licence?

Free 15-minute renewal consultation. We check your expiry date, audit requirements, Ejari status, and give you a fixed fee quote.

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