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Commercial licenses

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 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

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

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

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.

Providing Home Services Permit

A proactive electronic service available on the Balady platform allows business owners to expand their commercial activities by issuing permits for their employees to provide home services outside the store and in multiple locations. These permits are linked to registered licenses of the establishment without the need to visit the authority.
After canceling the commercial license, all permits associated with the license will be automatically revoked.
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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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