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24-Hour Commercial Activities Permit

24-Hour Commercial Activities Permit

  • Commercial licenses
  • Companies
  • Medical

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.

Permit for commercial activities 24 hours
  • Log in to the Baladi platform.
  • Click on the (Services List) link from the (Services) menu in the top bar.
  • Search for the service "24-Hour Commercial Activity Permit" by typing the service name in the search box (Search here...).
  • Once the service appears, you can view the details by clicking on (Details).
  • After viewing the service card, you can begin the procedures by clicking on (Start Service).

" For more details, please refer to the following link"

Certificate of Completion for Cameras from the Ministry of Interior.

Know the list of requirements and government approvals required based on the type of activity

  • The shop license must be valid.
  • The validity period of the permit is one year.
  • The permit is automatically canceled upon expiration.
  • The permit is issued for all activities wishing to operate 24 hours, with the exception of activities exempted from paying the fee.

Can the 24-hour permit be renewed before it expires?
Yes, the permit can be renewed if there are 30 days or fewer remaining in its validity period. Once renewed, an additional year will be added to the remaining duration of the current permit.

Is the 24-hour permit issuance service immediate or non-immediate?
The 24-hour permit issuance service can be either immediate or non-immediate, depending on the municipality's requirements.

Individuals

Target Category

1 - 10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal, Mobile

Service channels

Service release date

Commercial licenses

Product

Arabic

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Fees calculator

Service Cost

Service Cost

SMS Notifications

Available

Payment Channels

  • Sadad
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Mada
  • Apple Pay

Related services

You can access all the municipal e-services provided by the Balady platform for various groups: individuals, businesses, and government.
Renewing a Commercial License

Renewing a Commercial License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Canceling a Commercial Activity License

Canceling a Commercial Activity License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Transfer of business license ownership

Transferring the Ownership of a Commercial License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
Accepting the Transfer of Commercial License Ownership

Accepting the Transfer of Commercial License Ownership

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Modifying a Commercial Activity License

Modifying a Commercial Activity License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Issuing a Fast-Track Commercial License

Issuing a Fast-Track Commercial License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Multiple License Renewal Service

Multiple License Renewal Service

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Issuing A Sidewalk Occupancy Permit

Issuing A Sidewalk Occupancy Permit

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

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