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Commercial licenses

Renewing a Commercial License

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform, through which you can enhance the continuity of your business. This service allows you to renew your commercial license, and you can also renew it with modifications to the license data. There are two types of renewal: instant and non-instant, depending on the activity and the location of your establishment, without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Commercial License

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows users to commence commercial activities by issuing a Commercial License, along with a Safety Permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for all commercial activities approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Canceling a Commercial Activity License

This electronic service is available on the Balady platform. When a business owner decides to terminate their commercial activities, they are required to cancel their commercial license associated with the establishment. Through this service, users can cancel licenses for various business activities, including but not limited to: business licenses, environmental licenses, industrial company licenses, medical company licenses, food company licenses, tourism company licenses, and professional institution licenses.
After completing the commercial license cancellation, all linked permits will be automatically canceled.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Modifying a Commercial Activity License

This electronic service is available on the Balady platform, allowing users to modify their commercial license for various activities, including but not limited to business licenses, environmental licenses, industrial company licenses, medical company licenses, food company licenses, tourism company licenses, and professional institution licenses. The modifications may include: (Increasing the store area, Changing the commercial activity, Other adjustments), without requiring a visit to the relevant authority.
After completing the modification of the commercial license, any permits that no longer align with the updated activity will be automatically canceled.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Transferring the Ownership of a Commercial License

Electronic service offered on the Baladi platform for transferring commercial license ownership. This service allows the old owner to submit a request to transfer the ownership of their commercial license to a new owner, covering various activities, including but not limited to: (Business licenses, Environmental licenses, Industrial company licenses, Medical company licenses, Food company licenses, Tourism company licenses, Professional institution licenses, etc.), without the need to visit the relevant authority.
After completing the request for transferring the ownership of the commercial license, any unauthorized permits will be proactively canceled by the new owner.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Inquiry About a Commercial Activity License

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform that allows users to inquire about a Commercial Activity License without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only

Commercial Activities and Municipal Requirements

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform that allows users to inquire about municipal requirements for commercial activities without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only

Accepting the Transfer of Commercial License Ownership

This electronic service available on the Balady platform enables the previous owner to submit a request to transfer ownership of their commercial license to another owner. This applies to various business activities, including but not limited to: business licenses, environmental licenses, industrial company licenses, medical company licenses, food company licenses, tourism company licenses, and professional institution licenses.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Updating a Commercial Activity License

This electronic service provided on the Balady platform allows business owners to correct and update the details of their commercial licenses and submit them to the relevant municipality for approval. This can be done without the need to visit the municipality office or the local governance authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Seasonal Permits Service

A proactive electronic service available on the Balady platform, allowing users to obtain a seasonal permit for temporary market stalls during specific seasons (e.g., Ramadan, Hajj, spring season, etc.) as designated by the municipality or sub-municipality, without the need for in-person visits. Once a commercial license is canceled, all related permits will be automatically canceled as well.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

24-Hour Commercial Activities Permit

A proactive electronic service available on the Balady platform, allowing beneficiaries to extend their business hours by obtaining a 24-hour permit linked to their commercial license, without needing to visit the relevant authority. Once a commercial license is canceled, all related permits will be automatically canceled as well.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Objection to Suspension of a Commercial License

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform that allows beneficiaries to file an objection for a suspended commercial license due to various reasons. Through this service, the beneficiary can submit an objection request to the municipality. Once approved, the beneficiary can resume utilizing Baladi's electronic services without needing to visit the municipality in person.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

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