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.
- 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.
- 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.
Eligible Categories
Companies licensed by RTA
Service Requirements
To cancel the activity of transporting passengers in luxury vehicles and taxis only
- Official letter from the contract authorised signatory to cancel the franchise contract of transporting passengers in luxury vehicles or taxis
Fees
- NOC: from AED 100 to AED 2,000
- Notary public fee: AED 100
- Knowledge and Innovation: AED 20
Payment Methods
- Credit card
- Apple Pay
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q: If I have a company registered in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) that carries out commercial transport activities but doesn't have a Traffic File in Dubai, do I still need an NOC from RTA to cancel the Trade Licence?
- A : If the company carries out commercial transport activities, you must apply for an NOC to amend the Trade Licence using the Traffic File. If the company doesn't have a Traffic File, you must apply for an NOC to issue a Trade Licence, which will automatically generate a Traffic File. You must then contact the RTA Call Centre to update the Trade Licence details in the Traffic File. Once these procedures are completed, you can apply for an NOC to cancel the Trade Licence.
- Q: What are the financial commitments of my company when cancelling my Trade Licence?
- A: Pay to RTA 25% of the total monthly operating fees for every year of the total number of remaining years of the contract.
- Q: How can I take back the post-dated cheques covering the monthly operating fees, for the remaining duration of the contract after I cancel my Trade Licence?
- A : Check with the Finance Department to withdraw and receive the post-dated cheques according to the adopted procedures.
Updated on: 04-June-2026