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Trade License: New, Renewal & Amendments

New licenses, same-day renewals, activity changes, partner changes and cancellations.

Quick answer: Trade license renewal in the UAE requires a valid tenancy contract, settlement of any fines, and payment of renewal fees to the Economic Department. At Al Karam we complete most Sharjah license renewals the same day — bring your license copy and tenancy, and we handle SEWA clearance, municipality requirements and payment for you.
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Your trade license is the legal heart of your business. We manage the full lifecycle: new issuance, annual renewal, activity and partner changes, trade-name changes, branch creation and clean cancellation.

Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) provides online services for licence issuance, renewal, amendments, permits and enquiries. Requirements vary by activity and legal form, so we check the exact authority list before filing rather than treating every application the same.

Official checks: Confirm a proposed name through SEDD's trade-name availability enquiry and review the SEDD services guide. We can prepare the file and coordinate the submission; final approval remains with the authority.

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How it works

  1. Pre-check — We scan for fines, tenancy issues and clearance requirements before filing.
  2. Clearances obtained — SEWA, municipality, and any authority-specific clearance.
  3. Payment & issuance — Renewal fees paid; license issued — often same day.
  4. Post-renewal updates — Establishment card, labour and immigration file validity aligned.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my trade license expires?

Fines accrue monthly, and linked services freeze — visa processing, WPS salary transfers and bank facilities can be blocked. Renew immediately; we can usually clear it same day.

Can I renew my license without renewing tenancy?

No — a valid tenancy (or flexi-desk contract) is mandatory. We can arrange compliant tenancy options if yours has lapsed.

Can you add a new activity to my existing license?

Yes. Activity addition, removal, trade name change, and partner amendments are all handled with MOA addendum typing and Economic Department filing.

How do I cancel a trade license properly?

Cancellation requires clearing visas, labour file, immigration file, SEWA and any fines, then filing with the Economic Department. Skipping steps leaves fines running — we close it cleanly.

Do you renew licenses for all Emirates?

Yes — Sharjah same-day in most cases, plus Dubai, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates through our PRO network.

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