Trade licence renewal for mainland and free zone companies: Ejari, UBO, audit and tax checks before renewal

We check your lease, UBO data, audited accounts, visa status and tax registrations before the expiry date, file the renewal, pay the voucher with you, and give you the renewed licence and a list of anything that needs fixing.

AED 1,200Yearly

For: Every licensed business in the UAE, mainland or free zone, each year before the licence expiry date. Especially owners who are abroad, have changed shareholders or activities, or have an expired licence.

What we need from you

Current trade licence
Renewal reference
Valid Ejari or zone lease covering the new licence period
Mandatory for renewal
Passports and Emirates IDs of partners
KYC refresh
Beneficial owner register and any changes in the year
Registrar filing
Audited financial statements, if the zone requires
Zone renewal condition
External approvals for regulated activities
Renewal of permits
Corporate Tax and VAT registration status
Health check

What we discuss

Have shareholders, managers or activities changed this year?
Amendments may be needed before renewal
Is the lease ending before the licence?
Renew the lease first
Are any visas linked to this licence?
An expired licence blocks visa renewals and new hires
Does your zone want audited accounts at renewal?
Book the audit in time
Are Corporate Tax returns and VAT returns up to date?
Some banks and authorities check tax status

What we file

Renew the lease and register it (Ejari in Dubai)
Update UBO data if anything changed
Submit the renewal and pay the voucher
Renew the establishment card if due

What you get

Renewed trade licence
Health check note: UBO, tax, visas, approvals
Next year's renewal reminder at 60 days

The law

Emirate licensing rules (DET Dubai, ADDED Abu Dhabi) and each free zone's regulations: Licences are annual and must be renewed to keep trading Source
Cabinet Resolution 109 of 2023: Beneficial owner data must stay current with the registrar Source
Ministerial Decision 84 of 2025: Audited statements for some Corporate Tax payers, which zones often ask for at renewal Source

Questions people ask

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