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DMCC License Renewal

Keep your licence, office and visas active — on-time DMCC renewal managed from inside JLT.

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A DMCC trade licence must be renewed every year to keep your company active and your visas valid. DMCC licence renewal is straightforward when it is managed on time — miss it and you risk fines and a block on visa and bank transactions. Our JLT team keeps every client\'s renewal on schedule.

What renewal involves

Each year you renew the trade licence and your registered office (flexi desk or office lease) together. DMCC also expects your compliance to be current — including audited financial statements and up-to-date UBO details — before the renewal is approved.

Renewal checklist

  • Valid lease / flexi-desk renewal
  • Audited financial statements filed
  • UBO and company details up to date
  • Any regulated-activity approvals current
  • Outstanding fines cleared

Renewal cost 2026

ItemNotesIndicative (AED)
Licence + flexi-desk renewalNo one-off registration in year two~ 15,000 – 22,000
Visa renewal (per person)Every two years~ 3,000 – 5,000

Avoid late penalties

DMCC applies escalating late fees after your licence expiry. We renew well before the deadline and remind you ahead of time, so a lapse never costs you.

Renewal is part of the ongoing lifecycle of any DMCC business setup. If your details are changing at renewal, see company amendment; if you are winding down, see liquidation.

Renew your DMCC licence on time

Hand us your renewal and we\'ll keep licence, office and visas current — no penalties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I renew a DMCC licence?
Every year. You renew the trade licence and registered office together, and your compliance (audit, UBO) must be current for the renewal to be approved.
How much does DMCC licence renewal cost?
Typically AED 15,000 to 22,000 for the licence and flexi-desk renewal, since the one-off registration fee does not recur. Visas renew every two years at around AED 3,000 to 5,000 each.
What happens if I renew my DMCC licence late?
DMCC applies escalating late-payment penalties after expiry, and an expired licence can block visa and bank transactions. We renew ahead of the deadline to avoid this.
Do I need audited accounts to renew?
Yes. DMCC requires audited financial statements to be filed, and UBO details kept current, before it approves the annual renewal. We arrange both.