The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has confirmed the availability of the electronic commercial license renewal service through the "Balady" platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop digital municipal services, raise the quality of services provided to beneficiaries, and strengthen the business environment, in line with the digital transformation goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Ministry’s Official Spokesperson, Mohammed Alrasasimah, explained that the commercial license renewal service enables establishment owners to complete all renewal procedures electronically by logging in to the "Balady" platform through Nafath / National Unified Access (Absher), selecting the commercial license renewal service, completing the application, and paying the fees, without needing to visit municipality offices.
He noted that among the most prominent requirements for renewing a license is proof of the right to use the site, whether through a valid lease contract registered on the "Ejar" platform, a title deed, or an investment contract, in addition to fulfilling the Civil Defense requirements of the Safety Portal according to the nature of the activity. He pointed out that a license may be renewed up to 90 days before its expiry, and that expired licenses may also be renewed in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Alrasasimah indicated that the failure of commercial license data to appear when submitting a renewal application may be linked to the ID registered on the license or the commercial registration, stressing the importance of verifying the data through the electronic inquiry services on the "Balady" platform, and the necessity of the commercial registration being valid in order to complete the renewal procedures, as the service cannot be carried out if the registration has expired until it is renewed.
He added that the "Balady" platform also provides an electronic commercial license cancellation service if the activity ceases or there is no desire to continue practicing it, through simple electronic steps that include selecting the license to be cancelled, completing the application data, and paying any due fees, if applicable.
He affirmed that the "Balady" platform is one of the most prominent digital enablers of the municipal sector, as it provides an integrated package of municipal services electronically, contributing to simplifying procedures, raising the efficiency of services, improving the beneficiary experience, enhancing transparency, and supporting digital transformation in the municipal sector.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has called on owners of commercial establishments to make use of the electronic services provided by the "Balady" platform to ensure commercial licenses are renewed before their expiry, and to review the regulatory conditions and requirements, to guarantee the continuity of commercial activities and to benefit from municipal services with ease and convenience.
