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Commercial licenses

Modifying a Commercial Activity License

This electronic service is available on the Balady platform, allowing users to modify their commercial license for various 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. The modifications may include: (Increasing the store area, Changing the commercial activity, Other adjustments), without requiring a visit to the relevant authority.
After completing the modification of the commercial license, any permits that no longer align with the updated activity 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

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

Issuing a Fast-Track Commercial License

An electronic service provided in my platform through which you can start to practice business through the issuance of a commercial activity license, in addition to the safety permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for some commercial activities approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the fast track aims to provide a exceptional experience in the stage of issuing licenses through partnership with engineering offices designated and approved for commercial license services, without the need to visit the municipality.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

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

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

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

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

Multiple License Renewal Service

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform, designed to facilitate the process for users and ensure the sustainability of continued business operations. This service allows for the renewal of multiple licenses associated with an establishment's record in a single request, without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Objection to License Expiry Due to Technical Issues

An electronic service offered on the Baladi platform for beneficiaries who wish to renew their commercial license but encounter a technical issue in the Baladi system that results in the expiration of the license. Through this service, the beneficiary can submit an objection request. Upon verification by the relevant team, the license renewal will be allowed without the imposition of penalty fees, and there will be no need for an in-person visit to the municipality.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

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