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Issuing an Operational License for an Advertising or Promotional Sign

Issuing an Operational License for an Advertising or Promotional Sign

  • Commercial licenses

An electronic service provided on the Balady platform aims to simplify the process of issuing an operational license for a promotional or advertising sign electronically. This service is available to all types of beneficiaries (Owner/Manager or Authorized Representative of an Establishment) without the need to visit the relevant municipality.

  • Log in to the Balady platform.
  • Navigate to the homepage.
  • Go to "Balady Services."
  • Select the "Issuing an Operational License for a Promotional or Advertising Sign" service.
  • Click on "Start Service."
  • A valid commercial register.
  • An active commercial register.
  • An investment contract..

What approvals are required to issue a license for a sign on a vehicle?
Approval from the municipality and traffic authorities is required.

Is it required to attach a building permit when issuing an operational license for an advertising or promotional sign?
Only for the following types of signs: advertising and promotional signs at city entrances, advertising and promotional signs on building facades and walls, advertising or promotional signs on permanent and temporary fences, advertising or promotional signs on buildings under construction, and advertising or promotional signs on vacant land.

Facilities

Target Category

1- 10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal

Service channels

Service release date

Commercial licenses

Product

Arabic

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Free

Service Cost

خدمات ذات صلة

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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