Compliance · UAE-wide

Trade License Renewal in the UAE

Missing a trade license renewal deadline in the UAE can result in fines, visa blocks, and banking restrictions. Fimkin Online helps businesses renew mainland and free zone licenses on schedule — handling tenancy contracts, establishment cards, immigration registrations, and authority submissions from one point of contact.

We serve companies licensed in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and major free zones. Our renewal calendar proactively reminds you before expiry, and our PRO team prepares all amendments required when your office address or shareholders have changed since the last renewal.

Whether you hold a single SME license or manage a portfolio of entities, Fimkin Online simplifies UAE compliance with transparent fees and tracked submissions.

How it works

  1. 1

    Expiry audit

    We review license expiry dates, establishment cards, and lease validity to build a renewal checklist.

  2. 2

    Tenancy & insurance check

    Valid Ejari or Tawtheeq contracts and required insurance certificates are confirmed before submission.

  3. 3

    Authority submission

    Renewal applications and government fees are filed through the correct mainland or free zone portal.

  4. 4

    Immigration sync

    Establishment card and related immigration records are updated to keep visas active.

  5. 5

    Updated license delivery

    Your renewed trade license and supporting documents are delivered with digital copies stored online.

Why Fimkin Online

  • Proactive expiry reminders
  • Mainland & free zone renewals
  • Establishment card updates
  • Multi-entity portfolio support

Frequently asked questions

Start the process 30–60 days before expiry. Late renewal incurs penalties and can freeze visa and bank services. Fimkin sends reminders well in advance.

Typically the current license, valid lease contract, passport copies of partners, and sometimes audited accounts for certain activities. Free zones have package-specific requirements.

You generally need a valid registered address before renewal is approved. We help arrange flexi-desk or office solutions if your lease lapsed.

Renewal is still possible in most cases but late fees apply. Extended expiry may require additional approvals — contact us immediately to minimise disruption.

Yes. We handle renewals for DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, Abu Dhabi free zones, and others. Each zone has its own portal and fee structure.

Yes. Corporate clients receive a consolidated renewal schedule and single point of contact for all entities in the UAE.

Ready to get started?

Speak with our Abu Dhabi team for a transparent quote and timeline.