Apply for an NOC for a New Trade Licence
Roads and Transport Authority Dubai · Dubai
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Required documents
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DET trade licence with inactive commercial transport activities — Free-zone applicants use initial approval from their licensing authority.
Valid passport or Emirates ID for the owner and partners — Free-zone members only; non-Emirati partners need a valid residence or visa.
RTA may require additional approvals and documents according to the selected activity code; check the official activity table before applying.
Eligibility and conditions
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Companies holding a DET licence with inactive commercial transport activities, or free-zone initial approval covering commercial transport activities.; Trade-licence or initial-approval data must match the RTA application.; Some activities require additional approval from RTA units or other government entities.
Government fees
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Fees vary by commercial transport activity and are shown in the official activity table and payment screen; there is no single universal fee.
Processing time
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Instant for activities not requiring further approvals, and 3 to 15 days where approvals are required.
How to proceed
- Open the official source linked above.
- Confirm the transaction, emirate and applicant type.
- Review the authority's current documents, fees and conditions.
- Apply through the channel specified by the authority. Sign-in may be required.
- Keep the application reference and track the authority's decision.
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