Issue Commercial License
Issue commercial license via Balady: link commercial register, choose activity and site, then pay or municipality review.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Quick facts
- Authority
- Municipalities
- Platform
- Balady
- Login required?
- Yes
- Nafath required?
- No
- Absher required?
- No
- Balady required?
- Yes
- Fees?
- Yes
Requirements
- Valid commercial register
- Lease or ownership
- Define activity and area
- Activity requirements (Civil Defense/health if needed)
Required documents
- Commercial register
- Lease
- Owner ID
- Title deed if owned
Expected cost range
- License fees: SAR 500–12,000+ by area
- Signboard: SAR 50–500
- Instant activities: issued after payment
Application steps
- Sign in to balady.gov.sa
- Issue commercial license
- Link commercial register
- Pin location on map
- Enter shop and area data
- Pay fees or await approval
- Receive license
Common problems
- Activity unavailable at site
- Rejection for insufficient area
- Delay after payment for non-instant activities
- Missing Civil Defense approval
FAQ
Commercial register first?
Yes — mandatory before municipal license.
Instant activities?
Issued on payment without review — shown in Balady.
Track request?
Balady → My requests.