Glossary · License Renewal
What Is License Renewal in the UAE
License renewal is the annual re-registration of your UAE trade license. Every cost figure on this site that is marked annual is a renewal cost.
Why it matters
Why it matters when opening a company
Renewals typically cost close to the first-year license fee — budget them from day one.
Late renewal triggers fines and, eventually, license cancellation.
Process
How it works
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Receive the renewal invoice from the authority
Step 1 -
Settle fees and any fines
Step 2 -
Receive the renewed license and updated establishment card
Step 3
Mini-FAQ
Common questions
How much does renewal cost in the snapshot zones?
Renewals track the license fee: budget zones renew around AED 5,555 – 6,300*, Dubai free zones from AED 12,900* per year.
What happens if I renew late?
Fines accrue monthly and the license can be cancelled, which blocks visas and bank operations — renew before expiry.