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Commercial licenses

Multiple License Renewal Service

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform, designed to facilitate the process for users and ensure the sustainability of continued business operations. This service allows for the renewal of multiple licenses associated with an establishment's record in a single request, without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing A Sidewalk Occupancy Permit

This proactive e-service on the Balady platform allows businesses to expand their commercial activities by temporarily renting the sidewalk in front of their establishment. The permit is linked to the establishment's commercial license, eliminating the need to visit the relevant authority.
Upon cancellation of the commercial license, any related sidewalk occupancy permits will also be automatically canceled.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Permit for Providing Tobacco Products

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform to issue a tobacco product provision permit for a valid commercial license. This service is available to licensed establishments for certain business activities that are permitted to offer tobacco products without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Canceling the Permit for Providing Tobacco Products

This is a proactive online service provided through the Balady platform, allowing beneficiaries to cancel a Tobacco Products Sales Permit before its expiration without the need to visit the authority.
Once the commercial license is canceled, all related permits will be automatically revoked.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Filing an Objection to a Canceled License Due to Post-Audit Review

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform that allows the beneficiary to submit an objection request to the relevant municipality when a commercial license is canceled through post-inspection control. The municipality will review the request and either approve or reject it. If approved, the license will be reinstated as valid without the need for an in-person visit to the authority
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Service for Objection to Non-Transfer of License Ownership

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform for cases where a license has been previously transferred from the old owner but remains suspended in their account on the platform. Through this service, an objection request can be submitted to review and identify the correct owner without the need for in-person visits to the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Filing an Objection to a License Not Belonging to the Beneficiary

An electronic service provided on the Baladi platform, where beneficiaries may find licenses listed under their "My Licenses" page that do not actually belong to them. Through this service, an objection can be submitted to review and correct the license details if they are not associated with the beneficiary, without the need for in-person visits to the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Service for Submitting a Request to Delete Duplicate Licenses

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform that allows beneficiaries to address the issue of duplicate licenses in their account, which may arise for various reasons. Through this service, the beneficiary can submit a request to delete duplicate licenses and retain only one license without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Adding an Old Commercial License

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform that allows beneficiaries to submit a request to add an old commercial activity license that is not available in the Balady system. The request is then sent to the municipality for approval as a valid commercial license, enabling the beneficiary to access Balady services without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only

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

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

Objection to License Expiry Due to Technical Issues

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform for beneficiaries who wish to renew their commercial license but encounter a technical issue in the Baladi system that results in the expiration of the license. Through this service, the beneficiary can submit an objection request. Upon verification by the relevant team, the license renewal will be allowed without the imposition of penalty fees, and there will be no need for an in-person visit to the municipality.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

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