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Find below a step-by-step guide RENEW the Establishment Card in GDRFA & Update the renewed license in the MOHRE system.
How to RENEW the Establishment Card in GDRFA?
Location:
GDRFA branches: https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/our-branches
Visit any GDRFA branch and submit the following documents
Required Documents:
1. Valid business license (copy)
2. Establishment card (copy)
Additional Info:
1. In case of expiration of the license, a letter is requested from the Department of Tourism (original).
2. If the transaction is submitted via a representative, a valid Company PRO card is required.
Processing Time:
1 working day
Service ID:
198
Audience Type:
Fees:
Without fees
How to Update the renewed license in the MOHRE system?
If the trade license is renewed before its expiration date, it should renew automatically in the MOHRE system.
If the trade license doesn’t automatically update, it will be required to be updated manually by following the below steps:
Location:
Tasheel branches: https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/contact-us/locations/labour-offices.aspx
Visit any Dubai Tasheel branch and submit the following documents
Required documents:
- Renewed business license (copy)
- E-signature card of the sponsor (original)
- EJARI (copy) – if the business location has been changed
Processing Time:
2 working day
Check the transaction status here: https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services/enquiry-services.aspx
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