How to apply for an NOC to add or remove an activity on a trade licence from RTA in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023



This service enables you to apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to add or remove an activity on a trade licence.

Eligibility Criteria

Licensed companies by RTA are eligible to apply for this service.

Documents Required

  • Copy of the trade licence

  • Preliminary approval from the Dubai Economy or the Free Zones to add the activity.

How to apply for an NOC to add or remove an activity on a trade licence from RTA in Dubai?

  • The customer applies for an NOC to Add or Remove an Activity on a Trade Licence through the Website by selecting the NOC to Amend a Trade Licence service.

  • The customer selects the required activity to add an activity.

  • The customer selects Remove Activity from the company's data list to remove an activity.

  • The customer is redirected to the printing page on the website to settle the fees and print the NOC.

Fees Required

  • 100 AED to remove an activity

  • To add an activity:

Activity Number

Activity Name

Fees (AED)

Remarks

159

Transport of Passengers by Public Buses Between Cities

4,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

602103

Transport of Passengers on International Routes

1,000

N/A

160

Transport of Passengers in Rented Buses

4,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

172

Transport of Passengers in Tourism Buses

4,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

170

Transport of Goods by Heavy Trucks

1,000

N/A

164

Water Transport

1,000

N/A

165

Transport by Refrigerator Trucks

1,000

N/A

167

Transport by Specialised Trucks

1,000

N/A

168

Motor Vehicles Transportation

1,000

N/A

171

Transport of Goods by Light Trucks

1,000

N/A

169

Vehicles Recovery

1,000

N/A

990008

Fleet Vehicles Management

5,000

Signing an agreement with the Licensing Agency

157

Buses Rental

1,000

N/A

161

Transportation Vehicles Rental

1,000

N/A

162

Specialised Vehicles Rental

1,000

N/A

15260

Bicycles Rental

1,000

N/A

27

Entertainment Motorcycles Rental

1,000

N/A

622

Handling, Loading, and Lifting Equipment Rental

1,000

N/A

809009

Vehicle Driving Institutes

5,000

Approval of the Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

809055

Advanced Driving Institutes

3,000

Approval of the Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

809056

Technical Driving Institutes

3,000

Approval of the Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

15254

Caravans Rental

1,000

N/A

15253

Motorcycles Rental

1,000

N/A

166

Money and Valuables Transport Services

1,000

Approval of Dubai Police

163

Petroleum Transport

1,000

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai - Approval of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading

602311

Explosive Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

602315

Radioactive Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

5

Car Rental

1,000

N/A

173

Liquid Gas Tanks Rental

1,000

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

502020

Mobile Auto Repair Services

1,000

N/A

77

Sewage & Draining Services

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

504004

Motorcycle Towing Services

1,000

N/A

602211

Transport of Passengers by Classical Vehicles

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

602319

Animals Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

602320

Fodder and Animal Feed Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

602321

Raw Materials Transport

1,000

N/A

641106

Documents Delivery

1,000

N/A

711119

Motor Vehicles Transport Trucks Rental

1,000

N/A

711121

Garbage Trucks Rental

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

602322

New and Used Furniture Removal

1,000

N/A

900001

Garbage Disposal Services

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

990074

Hazardous Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

990076

Transport Services by Electronic Media and Smart Apps

500

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

749916060

Sale of Goods Using the Vehicle

1,000

N/A

602314

Boats Transport and Towing

1,000

N/A

711104

Driving Test Vehicles Rental

1,000

N/A

711114

Trikke Scooters Rental

1,000

N/A

711117

Rental of Tanks that Pump Out and Transport Wastewater

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

630320

Heavy Lift Solution Services

1,000

N/A

990087

Transport Services Training

1,000

N/A

641201

Delivery Services

1,000

N/A

630106

Logistics and Freight Services

1,000

N/A

505002

Fuel Distribution

1,000

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai - Approval of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading

514106

Domestic Gas Distribution

1,000

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

711120

Refrigerator Trucks Rental

1,000

N/A

990053

Passenger Transport for Non-Emergency Cases

1,000

N/A

990075

Hourly Vehicle Rental

2,000

N/A

990086

Entertainment Circuit Operator

500

Approval of Dubai Municipality

711109

Racing Cars Rental

1,000

N/A

469

Auto Service Broker

1,000

N/A

179

Parcels Delivery

1,000

N/A

689

Vehicle Technical Inspection

2,000

N/A

7710015

Using Electronic Media Smart Applications, or any Other Means of Renting Vehicles

1,000

N/A

749916001

Desert Driving Institute

3,000

N/A

749916033

Electric Scooters Rental

1,000

N/A

749916059

Transportation and Delivery Orders by Electronic Media and Smart Apps

1,000

N/A

990046

Trade of Vehicle Numbers

500

N/A

4922008

School Transport

Free

N/A

  •  2,000 AED training fees on the security system of the vehicle rental companies

  • +20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

Time Required

3 to 15 working days

Validity

90 days.

Terms and Conditions

  • The company must not have fines or financial constraints.

  • The customer must have the approval of other governmental agencies for some business activities (check the table below).

  • Adding or removing an activity without RTA's approval exposes the company to a violation.

  • The company must settle all pending fines at the Supervision and Inspection Department if any are accumulated on the trade licence.

  • RTA reserves its right to reject the application and attend to it as per the UAE law in case of fraud or misleading information.

RTA Activities

Activity Number

Activity Name

Remarks

159

Transport of Passengers by Public Buses Between Cities

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

160

Transport of Passengers in Rented Buses

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

172

Transport of Passengers in Tourism Buses

Approval of the Public Transport Agency

990008

Fleet Vehicles Management

Signing an agreement with the Licensing Agency

809009

Vehicle Driving Institutes

Approval of Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

809055

Advanced Driving Institutes

Approval of Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

809056

Technical Driving Institutes

Approval of Drivers Training and Qualification at the Licensing Agency

166

Transport of Cash and Valuable Items

Approval of Dubai Police

163

Petroleum Transport

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai - Approval of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading

602311

Explosive Materials Transport

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

602315

Radioactive Materials Transport

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

173

Liquid Gas Tanks Rental

Approval of Dubai Civil Defense

505002

Fuel Distribution

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai - Approval of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading

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