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Apply for an NOC for a New Trade Licence

This service enables you to apply for an NOC for a new Trade Licence, which is a prerequisite to the Trade Licence. The NOC you acquire through this sub-service is used to establish a new company or a branch for an existing company. This service requires you to provide essential information which includes specifying the desired CTA activities and providing the information of your company members.

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Eligibility
Companies that obtained a preliminary approval from a Trade Licence source in Dubai (Free zone or Dubai Economy and Tourism) and companies that operate in Dubai and require one or more CTA activities to run its operations, are eligible to apply for this service.
Required documents

Company Documents:

  1. Preliminary approval of the licensing authorities (Dubai Economy and Tourism- Free Zones)

Member Documents:

  1. Copy of the valid passport or ID of the facility owner and partners
  2. Valid residence or visit visa for non-Emirati partners
  3. Approvals from other governmental entities for some commercial activities (refer to the table in the Fees field)
  4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the sponsor if the partner isn't a GCC national
Service fees


Department of Economy Code

Activity Number

Activity Name

Fees (AED)

Remarks

4922001

539

International Buses Service

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

602104

160

Passengers Transport by Rented Buses

4,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

602202

172

Transport By Tour Buses

4,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

602301

170

Cargo Transport by Heavy Trucks

1,000

None

602305

164

Drinking Water Transport

1,000

None

602306

165

Transport by Refrigerator Trucks

1,000

None

602307

167

Transport by Specialised Trucks

1,000

None

602309

168

Motor Vehicles Transportation

1,000

None

602310

171

Cargo Transport by Light Trucks

1,000

None

602313

169

Transporting and towing vehicles

1,000

None

630322

990008

Fleet Vehicles Management

5,000

Signing an agreement with the Licensing Agency

711106

157

Buses Rental

1,000

None

711107

161

General Trucks Rental

1,000

None

711108

162

Specialised Vehicles Rental

1,000

None

711111

15260

Bicycles Rental

1,000

None

711112

27

Off Road Motorcycles Rental

1,000

None

712202

622

Rental of Loading, Lifting and Construction Equipment with Wheels and Motors

1,000

None

809009

4

Automobile Driving School

5,000

Approval of Driver Licensing Department when applying

809055

809055

Advanced Driving School

3,000

Approval of Driver Licensing Department when applying

809056

809056

Occupational Driving School

3,000

Approval of Driver Licensing Department when applying

711103

15254

Caravans Renting

1,000

None

711101

15253

Motorcycles Rental

1,000

None

602308

166

Money and Valuables Transport Services

1,000

Approval of Dubai Police after obtaining the permit

602304

163

Petroleum Products Transport

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

4923101

749916034

Explosive Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai

602315

602315

Radioactive Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai

711105

5

Car Rental

1,000

None

711110

15259

Liquid Gas Tanks Rental

1,000

Approval of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai after obtaining the permit

502020

502020

Mobile Auto Repair Services

1,000

None

900003

77

Transport of sewage Water using Pumping Tankers

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

602312

602312

Transporting and towing Motorcycles

1,000

None

602319

602319

Animals Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality after obtaining the permit

602320

602320

Fodder and Animal Feed Transport

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality after obtaining the permit

602321

602321

Raw Materials Transport by Road

1,000

None

641106

641106

Documents Delivery

1,000

None

711119

711119

Motor Vehicles Transport Trucks Rental

1,000

None

711121

711121

Garbage Trucks Rental

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality

602322

602322

New and Used Furniture Removal

1,000

None

900001

900001

Transport of Garbage Trucks

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality after obtaining the permit

602311

990074

Hazardous Materials Transport

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

602210

990076

Passengers Transport by Vehicles via E-services

500

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

100301

749916060

Selling Goods via Mobile Trucks

1,000

None

100178

602314

Overland Boats and Jet Skis Transport and Towing

1,000

None

711104

711104

Driving Test Vehicles Rental

1,000

Approval of Driver Licensing Department

711114

711114

Electric Bikes Rental

1,000

None

711117

990073

Sewage and Drainage Vehicles Rental

1,000

Approval of Dubai Municipality after obtaining the permit

630320

630320

Heavy Lift Solutions Services

1,000

None

809048

990087

Transport Services Training

1,000

None

641201

641201

Order Management and Delivery Services

1,000

None

630106

990026

Logistic Services

1,000

None

505002

505002

Fuel Distribution

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

514106

72

Household Gas Distribution

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

711120

711120

Refrigerator Trucks Rental

1,000

None

4922012

990053

Non-emergency Transport of Patients and Elders

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

711118

990075

Hourly Car Rental

2,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

602207

325

Passenger Transport by Luxury Motor Vehicles

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

924153

990086

Recreational Course Operator

500

Approval of Dubai Municipality

711109

711109

Racing Cars Rental

1,000

None

100179

469

Vehicles Registration Services

1,000

Approval of Vehicle Licensing Department when applying

641105

179

Parcels Delivery

1,000

None

742219

689

Vehicles Technical Testing

2,000

Approval of Vehicle Licensing Department when applying

100112

7710015

Using Electronic Media Smart Applications or any Other Means of Renting Vehicles

1,000

None

100022

749916001

Desert Driving Institute

3,000

Approval of Driver Licensing Department when applying

100127

749916033

Electric Scooters Rental

1,000

Approval of Traffic and Road Agency when applying

5221014

749916059

Management of Transport and Delivery Orders through Online Platforms and Smart Applications

1,000

None

519007

990046

Vehicles Numbers Trading

500

Approval of Vehicle Licensing Department when applying

100193

990048

School Transport

Free

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

900014

900014

Construction and Demolition Waste Collection and Transportation Services

1,000

None

900016

900016

Hazardous Waste Collection and Transport

1,000

None

602318

602318

Lubricants and Petroleum Wastes Transport

1,000

None

100110

749916025

Fuel Delivery and Vehicle Refueling Services

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

641102

641102

Letters and Post Items Delivery

1,000

None

100296

749916099

Services Provision via Mobile Trucks

1,000

None

7710016

749916100

Mobile Vans Rental

1,000

None

8299102

749916101

Vehicles Auctions Organising

1,000

Approval of Vehicle Licensing Department when applying

6312008

749916102

Organising Vehicle Auctions through Electronic Platforms, Smart Applications and Other Means

1,000

Approval of Vehicle Licensing Department when applying

100139

749916032

Diesel Fuel Transport and Distribution

1,000

Approval of Energy High Council before applying for the service

602317

602317

Biological Materials Transport

1,000

None

602316

602316

Chemicals and Wastes Transportation

1,000

None

4922013

749916137

Passengers Transport via Telephone Calls, Electronic Platforms and Smart Apps

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

602201

25

Taxi Services

1,000

Approval of the Public Transport Agency when applying

100256

749916089

Freight Transport within Open Markets & Designated Areas

1,000


  • Additional fees if you choose Car Rental activity:
    • AED 100 fee for the online system training form
    • 2,000 AED training fees on the security system of the vehicle rental companies
  • + 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fee.
Process time

Activities that require approvals:

  • 3 to 15 days

Activities that don’t require approvals:

  • Instantly
Website
Process

Existing company

  1. The customer clicks on Apply Now.
  2. The customer selects Company Account and logs in through the company RTA account.
  3. The customer clicks on Issue New No-Objection Certificate.
  4. The customer selects the applicant type (owner, partner, typing centre).
  5. The customer reads the terms and conditions and then approves them by checking the box and clicks on Approve & Continue.
  6. The customer fills the application based on the pre-approval document received from Trade Licence source (the data of the company, activity, members and contact details).
  7. The customer clicks on Submit after reviewing the application details and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  8. If the activity does not require approval, the customer clicks on Next to proceed to the payment page and then pays the fees after reviewing them and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  9. If the activity requires approval, the customer receives the approval or rejection within 3 to 15 days through email (upon applying, the customer is redirected to the page that includes the application number for follow-up).
  10. Once approved, the customer receives payment notification.
  11. The customer reviews the payment from the dashboard and pays the fees after agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  12. The customer receives the NOC through email.
  13. After receiving the NOC, the customer proceeds to the Trade Licence source and completes his transaction.
  14. Once the Trade Licence Number is received and the branch is established, the customer must log in to his RTA account dashboard, click on NOC application and select Update Information.
  15. The customer updates the details and clicks on Submit.
  16. Once submission is completed, the customer receives the traffic file number and the activity permit.

New company

  1. The customer clicks on Apply Now.
  2. The customer selects Individual Account and logs in through the UAE Pass
    • The customer enters the Emirates ID or the phone number linked to it.
    • The customer approves the log-in request using the UAE Pass app.
  3. The customer clicks on Issue New No-Objection Certificate.
  4. The customer selects the applicant type (owner, partner, typing centre).
  5. The customer reads the terms and conditions and then approves them by checking the box and clicks on Approve & Continue.
  6. The customer fills the application based on the pre-approval document received from Trade Licence source (the data of the company, activity, members and contact details).
  7. The customer clicks on Submit after reviewing the application details and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  8. If the activity does not require approval, the customer clicks on Next to proceed to the payment page and then pays the fees after reviewing them and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  9. If the activity requires approval, the customer receives the approval or rejection within 3 to 15 days through email (upon applying, the customer is redirected to the page that includes the application number for follow-up)
  10. Once approved, the customer receives payment notification.
  11. The customer reviews the payment from the dashboard and pays the fees after agreeing to the terms and conditions.
  12. The customer receives the NOC through email.
  13. After receiving the NOC, the customer proceeds to the Trade Licence source and completes his transaction.
  14. Once the Trade Licence number is received and the company is established, the customer must log in to his RTA account dashboard, click on NOC application and select Update Information.
  15. The customer updates the details and clicks on Submit.
  16. The customer receives the traffic file number and the activity permit.

For more information on the process, the customer can watch this video.
Average waiting time
  • Instantly.
Validity

90 days.
What you will get
  • NOC for a new trade licence.
Terms and conditions
  • The company must have an approval from other governmental bodies for some business activities (check the table in the fees section).
  • A Trade Licence issued from any Trade Licence Source within Dubai, which includes practising one or more of the activities mentioned, without receiving an NOC will expose the organization to violations of the law.
  • RTA reserves the right to reject the application and act in accordance with the UAE law in case of fraud or misleading information.
FAQs
  • Question 1: How can the customer activate the online Transportation Activities Rental System?

Answer 1: After obtaining the Traffic File number and the activity permit, the customer must:

  1. Create an account with a username and password on RTA website.
  2. Use the username and password to log in to www.tars.rta.ae.
  3. Check the training material related to TARS.

For further information on technical issues, please contact TARS support team via email at tars.support@rta.ae.

  • Question 2: What is required to practice the activity of Passenger Transport by Luxury Motor Vehicles after receiving the traffic fine number?

Answer 2: After completion of Trade Licence process and receiving the Traffic File number, the customer must follow the steps below:

  • Register in the ePQ system through the company dashboard.
  • Go to the RTA dashboard and click on Apply for a new contract.
  • Fill in the form and submit it.
  • Once Approved, request the payment schedule.
  • Attach the required cheques and provide the bond to the Finance team.
  • Once all financials are provided, finalise the contract signing.
  • Operate the business after applying for registering the luxury vehicles and the drivers.


  • Question 3: How can I reprint the NOC certificate?

Answer 3: You can reprint the certificate by sending an e-mail to cta.team@rta.ae.

  • Question 4: What are the homogeneous activities? Are there activities that conflict with others?

Answer 4: Homogeneous activities are those that belong to the same group. To consult the list of groups, click here

  • Question 5: How can I modify the NOC information for a new company

Answer 5: You can check the validity of the information when you apply for the service before the certificate is issued and the fee paid. If you wish to change the information on the certificate after it has been issued, you must submit a new request.

  • Question 6: How can I check that the certificate is accurate?

Answer 6: You can check the accuracy of the certificate using the Document Validation Service.

  • Question 7: What is a Takamul Permit?

Answer 8: A permit allowing luxury transport companies to rent vehicles from car rental companies, after providing the required documents (valid Trade Licence, valid contract) and paying the required fees (2,400 AED per permit). The luxury transport company and the car rental company must share a common member to apply for the permit.

To apply for the permit, the customer must follow the steps below:

  1. The customer logs in to TARS.
  2. The customer clicks New Takamul Permit Request.
  3. The customer selects the car rental company.
  4. The customer enters his email and mobile number.
  5. The customer enters the vehicle details.
  6. The customer clicks Search.
  7. The customer selects the vehicle and clicks Next.
  8. The customer validates the details and agrees to the terms and conditions.
  9. The request is sent to the car rental company to receive approval within 24 hours.
  10. If the request is approved, the customer clicks Takamul Permit in the dashboard.
  11. The customer clicks Pay and pays the fees by credit card/debit card or eWallet.
  12. The customer receives a permit valid for 30 days.
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