Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform · Press Release · Renewal of Commercial Licenses Electronically · 2026
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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has made the electronic renewal of commercial licenses available via the Balady platform, part of its effort to develop digital municipal services, improve service quality for beneficiaries, and strengthen the business environment in line with Saudi Vision 2030's digital-transformation goals.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform (BALADY)
- Scope
- An electronic service for renewing commercial licenses via the Balady platform, operated by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Commercial establishment owners | Renew the commercial license electronically via the Balady platform before it expires, with renewal available up to 90 days ahead of expiry |
| Commercial establishment owners | Provide proof of the right to use the business location (a lease registered on Ejar, a title deed, or an investment contract) when submitting the renewal request, and confirm the commercial register is active |
| Commercial establishment owners | Meet the Salamah platform's civil-defense requirements applicable to the activity's nature before completing the license renewal |
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What Is the Electronic Commercial License Renewal Service on Balady?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has made commercial-license renewal available electronically through the Balady platform, part of its effort to develop digital municipal services, improve service quality for beneficiaries, and strengthen the business environment. Ministry spokesperson Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rasasimah said the service lets establishment owners complete every renewal step electronically by signing in to the platform through the national single sign-on (Absher), selecting the license-renewal service, and completing the request and paying the fees, all without visiting a municipal office.
What Are the Requirements for Renewing a Commercial License?
Among the main requirements for renewing a commercial license is proof of the right to use the business location (a lease registered on the Ejar platform, a title deed, or an investment contract), together with meeting the Salamah platform's civil-defense requirements that apply to the activity's nature.
When Can a Commercial License Be Renewed?
Balady lets a license holder renew a commercial license up to 90 days before it expires. Licenses that have already expired can also be renewed, under the applicable rules, without a renewal always having to happen before expiry.
Why Might Commercial License Data Not Appear When Requesting Renewal?
The ministry's spokesperson said commercial-license data not appearing when a renewal request is submitted may be linked to the identity registered on the license or the commercial register. He noted the importance of verifying the data through Balady's electronic inquiry services, and that the commercial register must be active to complete the renewal; the service cannot run while the register has lapsed, until it is renewed.
Does Balady Also Offer Electronic Cancellation of Commercial Licenses?
Balady also offers electronic cancellation of a commercial license when the activity has stopped or the owner no longer wants to continue it, through selecting the license to cancel, completing the request details, and paying any fees due.
Frequently asked questions
How can a commercial license be renewed on Balady?
An establishment owner completes the renewal electronically by signing in to Balady through the national single sign-on (Absher), selecting the license-renewal service, then completing the request and paying the applicable fees, without visiting a municipal office.
What documents prove the right to use the business location?
The right to use the location is proven with a lease registered on the Ejar platform, a title deed, or an investment contract, alongside meeting the Salamah platform's civil-defense requirements for the activity's nature.
Can a commercial license be renewed after it has expired?
Yes, Balady allows expired licenses to be renewed under the applicable rules, and a license can also be renewed up to 90 days before it expires.
Why might commercial license data not appear when requesting renewal?
It may be linked to the identity registered on the license or the commercial register; the ministry's spokesperson stressed the importance of verifying the data through Balady's electronic inquiry services and keeping the commercial register active to complete renewal.
Does Balady allow electronic cancellation of a commercial license?
Yes, the platform allows electronic cancellation when the activity has stopped or the owner no longer wants to continue it, by selecting the license to cancel, completing the request, and paying any fees due.
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Official sources
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing — Balady
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform — Issuing authority — official website
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