How to apply for an NOC to suspend a trade licence from RTA in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023



This service enables you to apply for a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to suspend for 1 or 2 years a trade licence that includes one of the activities of the Commercial Transport Sector (new company/branch/counter).

Eligibility Criteria

Licensed companies by RTA that practise an activity of the Commercial Transport Sector are eligible to apply for this service.

Documents Required

  1. Copy of the trade licence.

  2. Letter from the owner/manager explaining the reasons for suspending the trade licence.

How to apply for an NOC to suspend a trade licence from RTA in Dubai?

  • The customer visits the website and clicks on Licensing Services.

  • The customer clicks on Commercial Trade Licensing Services and then clicks on NOC to Suspend a Trade Licence.

  • The customer agrees to the Terms and Conditions after reading them.

  • The customer clicks on Apply for service.

  • The customer enters the required company details and clicks on the Search button.

  • The customer uploads the required documents.

  • The customer receives the approval.

  • The customer settles the required fees.

  • The customer prints the NOC.

Fees Required

  • 100 AED to suspend the licence for 1 year

  • + 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

Time Required

3 to 15 working days.

Validity

1 year/2 years.

Terms and Conditions

  • The company must not have fines or financial constraints.

  • The company has to clear all registered vehicles on the company's traffic file.

  • Suspending the trade licence without RTA's approval exposes the company to a violation.

FAQs

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Why should the company apply for suspending the licence?
The company should apply for suspending the licence to avoid activity fees for the period during which no activity is carried out.
Can the customer activate the licence before the suspension period ends?
Yes, the customer can do that through the service Applying for NOC to Activate a Trade Licence.
Does the customer get a refund in case of activating the licence before the suspension period ends?
No paid fees are refunded.