Apply for an NOC to Modify a Trade Licence
Apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to modify a Trade Licence by adding or removing a shareholder, manager, or activity, changing the Trade Licence name, cancelling, suspending, or resuming the licence, or changing the work site.
Select the modification type
Output
NOC to modify a Trade Licence, valid for 90 days
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- Shared Channels
Channels
Steps
- Select NOC to Modify a Trade Licence through the website and log in.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and fill in the required licence information.
- Select the type of procedure then make the required modifications (add or remove an activity).
- Confirm the contact details and pay the fees.
- The NOC is issued after obtaining all the approvals (according to the activity).
- Download the NOC through the RTA website.
Service Time
3 to 15 working days
Important to Know
You Should Know
- In case of fraud or misleading information, RTA reserves the right to refuse to provide the service, and to take appropriate action under UAE law.
- Adding or removing an activity without RTA approval exposes your company to violation.
- You can check all business transportation activities, as well as their terms, conditions, and procedures through this link .
- For more information on the service, you can check the user guide on this link .
You Should Do
- Pay all your fines and resolve all your financial constraints.
- Pay all your Trade Licence fines at the Supervision and Inspection Department.
- Obtain approval from other governmental entities for certain business activities:
Eligible Categories
Companies licensed by RTA
Service Requirements
- Copy of the Trade Licence
- Preliminary approval from the Department of Economy and Tourism or Free Zones to add the activity
Fees
Remove an Activity:
- NOC: AED 100
- Notary Public Fee: AED 100
- Knowledge and Innovation: AED 20
- Total: AED 220
Payment Methods
- Credit card
- Apple Pay
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q : What are the homogeneous activities? Are there activities that conflict with others?
- A : Activities are classified into groups according to specific criteria. Homogeneous activities are those that belong to the same group and that the company can carry out with the same permit. To consult the list of groups, click here .
- Q : What's the procedure to follow once the NOC is issued and the Trade Licence is modified?
- A : You must apply for the Update Trade Licence Information service.
- Q : How can I apply for an NOC?
- A : You must follow the steps described in the service manual .
- Q : Can I modify the NOC information after entering the activities details?
- A : Yes, you can modify the NOC information in the last step of the application process, before the fees are paid and the certificate issued; otherwise, you must submit a new request.
- Q : How can I check if the certificate is accurate?
- A : You can check the accuracy of the certificate using the Document Validation Service .
- Q : What's the procedure to add a commercial transport activity to the existing Trade Licence that doesn't include any commercial transport activity?
- A : If you have a Traffic File number, you must submit a request through RTA website after receiving preliminary approval from the Department of Economy and Tourism.
- If you don't have a Traffic File number, you must submit a modification request through the website via NOC to Modify Trade Licence Request service and attach the review receipt issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism.
- Q : What's the preliminary approval from the organisational units?
- A : It's the verification of the online application by the relevant RTA departments involved in the activity of transporting passengers in luxury vehicles, and a confirmation that your company has met all financial and contractual obligations.
- Q : What does 'waiver a Trade Licence' mean?
- A : It's when all members withdraw from the Trade Licence and are replaced by others.
- Q : How can I activate the online Transportation Activities Rental System (TARS) for car rental activity?
- A : After obtaining the Traffic File number and the activity permit, you must:
- Create an account with a username and password on RTA website.
- Use the username and password to log in to www.tars.rta.ae.
- Check the training material related to TARS .
- A : After obtaining the Traffic File number and the activity permit, you must:
For further information on technical issues, contact TARS support team via email at tars.support@rta.ae.
Updated on: 04-June-2026