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Commercial licenses

Accepting the Transfer of Commercial License Ownership

This electronic service available on the Balady platform enables the previous owner to submit a request to transfer ownership of their commercial license to another owner. This applies to various business activities, including but not limited to: business licenses, environmental licenses, industrial company licenses, medical company licenses, food company licenses, tourism company licenses, and professional institution licenses.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

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

Regulatory Guide for Commercial Signage in Riyadh

An electronic service available on the Balady platform, allowing users to inquire about the signage requirements for commercial establishments under the Riyadh Municipality without the need for an in-person visit to the government authority.
  • Electronic only

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

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

24-Hour Commercial Activities Permit

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.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Canceling a Commercial Activity License

This electronic service is available on the Balady platform. When a business owner decides to terminate their commercial activities, they are required to cancel their commercial license associated with the establishment. Through this service, users can cancel licenses for various business activities, including but not limited to: business licenses, environmental licenses, industrial company licenses, medical company licenses, food company licenses, tourism company licenses, and professional institution licenses.
After completing the commercial license cancellation, all linked permits will be automatically canceled.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Commercial License

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows users to commence commercial activities by issuing a Commercial License, along with a Safety Permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for all commercial activities approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Commercial Activities and Municipal Requirements

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform that allows users to inquire about municipal requirements for commercial activities without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • 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

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.

Inquiry About a Commercial Activity License

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform that allows users to inquire about a Commercial Activity License without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only

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