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Transferring the Ownership of a Commercial License

Transferring the Ownership of a Commercial License

  • Commercial licenses
  • Food/drinks
  • Consulting
  • Tourist
  • Companies
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Legal

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.

1. Log in to the Baladi platform.

2. Click on the "Services List" link from the "Services" menu in the top navigation bar.

3. Search for the "Transfer Commercial License Ownership" service by entering the service name in the search box ("Search here...").

4. Once the requested service appears, you can view its details by clicking on "Details."

5. After reviewing the service card, you can begin the process by clicking on the "Start Service" button.

6. You can also refer to the user guide to review the steps for requesting the service.

A commercial license exists, but the transfer of ownership is not allowed for mobile vehicle licenses

Learn about the list of government requirements and approvals required according to the type of activity.

Review the executive instructions for the list of fines and penalties for municipal violations.

الاسئلة الشائعة

Can I transfer the commercial property to another owner?
Yes, you can, as the application is submitted through the old owner and the application is accepted by the new owner, and to apply via the following link:
https://balady.momra.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=178

https://balady.momra.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=178

What is the procedure in the event of transfer of ownership and the identity of the new owner did not appear when inquiring about him in Balady site?
The owners must be registered on Balady site in order for the application to be sent to the new owner and the application procedures to be completed and approved.

Can ownership be transferred after the license expires?
Yes, an ownership transfer service can be accessed through the following link:
https://balady.momra.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=178

https://balady.momra.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=178

Target Category

1 - 10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal, Mobile

Service channels

Service release date

Commercial licenses

Product

عربي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Fee Calculator

Service Cost

Service Cost

متوفر

Payment Channels

  • Sadad
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Mada

خدمات ذات صلة

You can access all the municipal e-services provided by the Balady platform for various groups: individuals, businesses, and government.
Issuance of a building permit

Issuing a Building Permit

Construction licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Issuing a building demolition permit

Issuing a Building Demolition Permit

Construction licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Print a burial certificate

Burial Certificate Printing

Honoring the Dead

  • Electronic only
Issuing a building restoration permit

Issuing a building restoration permit

Construction licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Add and modify build components

Adding and Modifying Building Components

Construction licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
Renewal of a commercial license

Renewing a Commercial License

Commercial licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee
إصدار شهادة إشغال

Construction licenses

  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
Inquire about service providers for transporting and preparing the dead (charitable organizations)

Inquiring About Providers of Funeral Transport and Preparation Services (Charitable Organizations)

Honoring the Dead

  • Electronic only

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