What renews
- Trade licence
- Ejari tenancy / office lease
- Chamber of Commerce membership
- Establishment card and visas on their own cycles
- External approvals
Fees
Market guides cite about AED 8,000–15,000 for licence renewal excluding the lease (indicative). Confirm with DET.
Late renewal
Fines apply and can complicate visas, banking and contracts. Renew before expiry. See DMCC renewal for a free zone comparison.
Sources and verification
Government-fee figures are those published by Dubai’s authorities as compiled in public guides and reviewed July 2026; amounts marked indicative come from market guides and vary. Confirm every figure with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) before paying. Reviewed September 2026.
- UAE Government portal
- Federal Tax Authority
- Market guide: Mainland company formation Dubai cost (2026)
- Market guide: How to set up a company in Dubai (2026)
Fee-data status: Published (government) and Indicative (market) as labelled in each table.
Dubai mainland company renewal: FAQs
How often do I renew a Dubai mainland licence?
Commonly annually; check the validity on your licence.
What does renewal cost?
Indicatively AED 8,000–15,000 excluding the lease; confirm with DET.
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Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.