What License Is Needed for a Food Truck?
A food truck needs a commercial register, municipal mobile food-truck license, health certificates, and location permits per municipality.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Quick facts
- Authority
- Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs
- Platform
- Balady
- Login required?
- Yes
- Nafath required?
- No
- Absher required?
- No
- Balady required?
- Yes
- Fees?
- Yes
Required licenses & permits
- Commercial register
- Municipal food-truck license
- Worker health certificates
- Location/parking permit (per municipality)
- Signage on the truck
Official platforms
- Balady
- Business Center
Requirements
- Truck meeting specifications
- Approved mobile kitchen
- Compliance with municipal locations
Application steps
- Commercial register
- Register food-truck activity in Balady
- Health certificates
- Obtain location permits
- Signage and branding
FAQ
Separate from shop license?
Yes — food truck has its own license and rules.
Where can I sell?
In municipality-approved zones and times.
Civil Defense required?
May be required for larger trucks or by activity.