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Commercial licenses

Vehicle Parking Permit Service

A proactive electronic service available on the Balady platform allows beneficiaries to submit a request to provide valet parking service at multiple locations. A valid commercial license with the activity (Vehicle Parking Service) is required, and more than one permit request can be submitted under the same license 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
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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