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Commercial licenses

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

Regulatory Guide for Commercial Signage in Riyadh

An electronic service available on the Balady platform, allowing users to inquire about the signage requirements for commercial establishments under the Riyadh Municipality without the need for an in-person visit to the government authority.
  • Electronic only

Temporary Advertising Permit

A proactive electronic service available on the Balady platform allows users to issue a Temporary Advertising Permit for a single advertisement board or a group of boards. These advertisements can be displayed on the storefront or front glass for a specified duration. Users can select the advertisement board type (Discounts/New Product/Store Service) without the need to visit any authority.
Once the commercial license is canceled, any associated permits will be automatically revoked.
  • Electronic only
  • There is a fee

Issuing an Operational License for an Advertising or Promotional Sign

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform aims to simplify the process of issuing an operational license for a promotional or advertising sign electronically. This service is available to all types of beneficiaries (Owner/Manager or Authorized Representative of an Establishment) without the need to visit the relevant municipality.
  • 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

Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service

A proactive electronic service provided through the Balady platform that allows the owner, commercial registration manager, or an authorized representative to apply for an Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service, provided that the necessary conditions are met. The application can only be submitted during the designated period, and the permit is issued free of charge for four days only. The permit can be printed via the My Requests service without the need to visit the municipality.
Once the commercial license is canceled, any related permits will be automatically revoked.

Self-Service Machine Permit

A proactive electronic service provided through the Balady platform, allowing commercial license owners or authorized representatives to obtain self-service machine permits either inside or outside the premises, depending on the business activity of the commercial license, without the need to visit the authority.
Once the commercial license is canceled, all permits linked to the license will be automatically revoked.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Issue Home Delivery Permit

An electronic service that enables licensed commercial entities to submit an application for a home delivery permit in accordance with the applicable rules and requirements, aiming to:
- Regulate delivery operations and ensure compliance with health and security standards
- Enhance the quality of services provided to consumers and improve overall quality of life
- Protect public health and strengthen customer confidence
  • Electronic only

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

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

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

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

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