Licence renewals and changes, handled before the deadline.
Renewals, new activities, name and shareholder changes. The authority fee and my fee, always on separate lines.
A lapsed licence brings fines and can freeze your visas and bank account. I track the renewal date for you and start the paperwork two months before it is due.
Siraj IzharFounder. I reply to every message myself.- Renewal reminder 60 days ahead
- Activity additions and amendments
- Name and shareholder changes
Who this is for
Which one sounds like you?
Most people who ask me about trade licence and renewal are in one of these situations. Pick yours and the message is written for you.
- If you're
Renewal coming up
Your licence expires in the next few months and you want it done without chasing anyone.
That's me, message Siraj - If you're
Changing the company
You need a new activity, a new name or a new shareholder added to the licence.
That's me, message Siraj - If you're
Unhappy with your current agent
Someone else set you up and you want the renewal handled by a person who replies.
That's me, message Siraj
Company structures
Your licence sits on one of these. The rules follow it.
Renewal fees, deadlines and what you can change depend on whether you are mainland, free zone or offshore. Thinking of switching? Compare them here.
My feeGovernment fee
01Mainland · DEDMainland company
Trade anywhere in the UAE, open a shop or office on the high street, and bid for government contracts.Full market accessGovernment clientsVisa quota by officeGovernment from AED 25,000 · My fee from AED 2,500See both fees for this setup
02Free zoneFree zone company
Full foreign ownership and a faster licence, set up inside one of 40+ zones such as IFZA, Meydan or DMCC.100% ownershipFast setupSector-specific zonesGovernment from AED 4,888 · My fee from AED 600See both fees for this setup
03OffshoreOffshore company
A holding structure for assets, IP and international trade. It cannot trade inside the UAE.Asset holdingInternational tradeNo office neededBoth fees quoted on requestSee both fees for this setupWhere your money goes
Two payments, never one bundled number.
You pay the authority directly, at the published rate, with receipts in your name. You pay me separately, a flat fee agreed before I start.
Example · Trade licence and renewal
Togetherfrom AED 1,000
Payment oneTo the authority
Paid by you- Licence renewalAuthority fee, varies by zoneAs per authority
- Establishment card renewalIf your company sponsors visasAs per authority
Published rates. I never add to them or collect them for you.
Payment twoTo me
Flat, agreed first- Filing and follow-upUntil the renewed licence is issuedAED 1,000
- Renewal reminder60 days before the due dateIncluded
One invoice from me. No markup, no commission, no surprises later.
An example to show how the two payments split. Items marked per case are confirmed before I start. Your figure depends on your answers.
Two quotes, one job
Lay the two quotes side by side, and read the small print.
Both cover the same trade licence and renewal work. Only one shows you where each dirham goes.
QuoteA typical agent
- Renewal reminderAfter the licence has expired
- Government feeOne renewal price
- Late finesPassed on to you
- Lease checkAfter the renewal is rejected
- AmendmentsQuoted as a new package
TotalAEDNot itemised
Breakdown: not provided
QuoteSiraj Business Expert · Trade licence and renewal
- Renewal reminder60 days before the due date
- Government feeThe authority fee at the published rate, on its own line
- Late finesAvoided by starting two months early
- Lease checkBefore anything is filed
- AmendmentsPriced per change, both fees shown
My feefrom AED 1,000
GovernmentAs per authority
Government receipt issued in your name
What I check first
Where these files usually get stuck, and how I stop it.
I go through these before anything is filed, so problems are fixed while they are still cheap.
“Most of these come from files people bring me after another agent. Each one is easy to avoid if someone checks first.”
- 01Where it goes wrongLease expires before the licence renewalWhat I checkI check the Ejari or lease dates first, because most authorities will not renew without a valid one.
- 02Where it goes wrongRenewing late and paying monthly finesWhat I checkI start two months early, so there is time to fix anything the authority asks for.
- 03Where it goes wrongAdding an activity mid-year at full costWhat I checkWhere it is cheaper, I fold activity changes into the renewal.
What's covered
What I handle, and what I don't.
How it works
Four steps. In the order they happen.
You always know which part is yours and which part is mine.
Typically 2 to 4 days
- 0160 days out
Reminder
I message you with the renewal date and both fees for the coming year.
- 02Your part
Documents
Lease, passport copies and any changes you want to make this year.
- 03My job
Filing
I submit the renewal or amendment and follow up until it is approved.
- 04Your name
Licence issued
The renewed licence is issued in your company name, as before.
Documents you'll need
Get these ready and the file moves in days.
A general list. I confirm the exact set for your case before you start.
- 01Current trade licenceThe one you are renewing.
- 02Tenancy contract or EjariValid for the next licence year.
- 03Establishment cardIf your company sponsors visas.
- 04Shareholder passport copiesOnly if anything changed.
Questions
Asked before, by people in your position.
What happens if my licence has already expired?
Most authorities charge a monthly fine after a grace period, and your visas and bank account can be restricted. I can still renew it. I check the exact fine with the authority first so you know the full cost before paying.
Can you renew a licence you did not set up?
Yes. I need the current licence, the lease and passport copies. Many of my renewal clients set up elsewhere and moved to me because of the split pricing.
Can I add activities at renewal?
Yes, and it is often cheaper to do it at renewal than mid-year. Some activities need extra approvals, which I check before filing.
Does the renewal fee change every year?
Sometimes. Authorities update their rates and packages. I confirm the current government fee before you pay, and my fee stays the same.
Client words
Helping founders through the paperwork.
“He told me the government fee before I even asked. Nobody else did that.”
“One person answered every message, from first call to licence in hand.”
“The invoice matched the estimate to the dirham. That is why I refer him.”
“I compared four agencies. He was the only one who put both numbers in writing.”
“Licence, visa and bank account done while I was still abroad.”
“No surprise line items at the end. The final bill was the first quote.”
Get in touch
Tell me about your case. I'll reply with both fees.
A few lines is enough. I read every message myself.
- 01You get my fee and the government fee, in writing, on separate lines.
- 02Nothing is filed until you say go.
Prefer to chat? Message me on WhatsApp
Often needed alongside
Most people need two or three.
- 01 / FormationBusiness setupMainland, free zone or offshore, structured around what you actually do.From AED 5,488
- 02 / DocumentsPRO and document servicesAttestations, translations and government filings, done without you queuing.From AED 500
- 03 / BankingCorporate bank accountYour compliance file prepared and matched to banks that fit your profile.From AED 2,000
Rather talk it through
Still weighing it up? Message me on WhatsApp.
Tell me what you need and I'll reply personally with both fees and what happens next.