Trade Licence Amendment

A trade licence amendment allows businesses to officially update the following details with the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET): — Business activities — add, remove, or change activities, subject to compatibility rules, licence type, and DET activity code restrictions — Company name — trade name or legal entity name — Business address — including relocation within Dubai — Ownership or shareholders — add, remove, or change shareholding structure — Local sponsor or service agent — for applicable legal forms — Manager or authorised signatory — update registered representative Certain amendments, such as adding regulated activities or changing ownership, require prior approval from the relevant government authorities. EGSH, as a government-authorised centre, ensures full compliance with DET regulations.

The total government fee for a trade licence amendment depends on the type of change requested, the company’s legal structure, and whether third-party approvals are required (e.g., for regulated activities). Standard DET fees include: — Amendment request fee — Activity change or name change fee (if applicable) — Administrative service charges — Publication fees (for name changes or ownership updates) Additional costs may apply for: — External approvals from relevant authorities (e.g., municipality, health, transport) Legal document updates, such as the Memorandum of Association (MoA) or Local Service Agent (LSA) agreement — Typing and submission services To get an accurate cost tailored to your case, consult an EGSH specialist. We will provide an accurate cost breakdown before submission.

Yes. You can amend your trade licence in Dubai to include new business activities, provided they are approved by DET and compatible with your existing licence category. If the new activities belong to a different licence category (e.g., adding industrial activities to a commercial licence), you may be required to: — Change the legal structure or licence type — Update your company’s Memorandum of Association (MoA) — Obtain external approvals from relevant authorities (for regulated sectors) EGSH verifies activity eligibility, ensures compliance with DET activity lists, and manages the whole amendment process on your behalf.

To change your trade licence’s address, you must submit an official amendment request to DET. This process requires a new tenancy contract registered with Ejari, an updated location map (if applicable), and approvals from external authorities if your business operates in a regulated sector. EGSH manages the whole procedure on your behalf, ensuring the new address is correctly reflected on your updated trade licence and fully complies with DET requirements.

If your trade licence contains incorrect details—such as a spelling mistake or formatting error—you may be able to correct it through a simplified technical request, without submitting a full amendment. However, if the error affects core licence data (e.g. company name, activities, ownership), a formal amendment is required and must be approved by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). EGSH will assess your case, determine the appropriate process, and submit the correction or amendment on your behalf in full compliance with DET regulations.

A trade licence can be cancelled, provided all legal and financial obligations are fulfilled. This includes settling outstanding fees, closing immigration and labour files, and obtaining required clearances from the relevant government departments. You can complete the trade licence cancellation through EGSH, which fully supports document preparation and DET coordination.