Get assistance to add, change or remove an activity on a Dubai or UAE company trade licence, subject to the relevant authority’s classification and approval process.
Make the licensed activity list reflect the work you intend to do
If you need to add an activity to a trade license in Dubai, change business activity in Dubai or amend a UAE licence elsewhere, first review the company’s current jurisdiction and activity scope. Authority classifications can differ from everyday business descriptions, and some combinations require extra checks or approvals.
Map the change before submitting it
Begin by describing the service, product or operation in practical terms. Compare that description with the company’s current licence, identify what should be added, amended or removed, and check the relevant authority’s classifications and conditions. This helps distinguish a genuine licence change from a broader restructuring need.
For a Dubai mainland company, the responsible licensing authority sets the applicable process. Free zone companies coordinate activity amendments with their own zone authority. Eligibility, supporting documents and approvals depend on the proposed activity; externally regulated activities may need additional review before a licence can be amended.
Details that help scope a request
The company’s current licence and jurisdiction
A description of the new or changed activity
Whether current activities should remain or be removed
Any sector-specific permits, premises or supporting records involved
An activity amendment does not itself confirm that every external permit or registration has been updated.
Review and coordinate an activity change
Describe the proposed work
Explain the products, services or operations in plain language and identify which current activities should remain, change or be removed.
Compare the request with the current licence
Check the company’s jurisdiction and activity list, then identify authority classification questions or any possible external approval needs.
Prepare the amendment information
Organize the details requested for the relevant authority and review follow-up requirements before relying on the amended activity scope.
Business activity change FAQs
Can I add a new activity without changing my company type?
That depends on the activity, current legal form and authority rules. The authority may request a different licence arrangement or additional conditions for some activities.
Will adding an activity change my trade licence?
If approved, the licence record may need amendment to reflect the permitted scope. The authority confirms the applicable documents and process.
Should I begin a new activity while an amendment is being reviewed?
Confirm the permitted scope and any approvals with the competent authority before carrying out activities that are not clearly covered by the current licence.
