Tuesday, July 14, 2026

«Al-Jazeera» - SPA:

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing confirmed the availability of the commercial license renewal service electronically via the 'Balady' platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop digital municipal services, improve the quality of services provided to beneficiaries, and enhance the business environment, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 for digital transformation.

The official spokesman for the ministry, Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Rasasma, explained that the commercial license renewal service enables business owners to complete all renewal procedures electronically, by logging into the 'Balady' platform through the Unified National Access (Absher), selecting the commercial license renewal service, completing the application, and paying the fees, without the need to visit municipal offices.

He stated that among the main requirements for license renewal is providing proof of the right to benefit from the location, in addition to meeting the requirements of the 'Salamah' platform for civil defense according to the nature of the activity, noting that it is possible to renew the license up to (90) days before its expiry, in addition to the possibility of renewing expired licenses according to the regulations governing that.

Al-Rasasma pointed out that the absence of commercial license data when submitting a renewal request may be related to the identity registered on the license or commercial register, stressing the importance of verifying the data through electronic inquiry services on the 'Balady' platform, and the necessity of the commercial register being valid to complete the renewal procedures; as the service cannot be implemented if the register has expired until it is renewed.

He added that the 'Balady' platform also provides the service of canceling commercial licenses electronically in case of cessation of activity or unwillingness to continue practicing it.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing invited commercial business owners to benefit from the electronic services provided by the 'Balady' platform, and to review the regulatory requirements and conditions; to ensure the continuity of commercial activities and benefit from municipal services with ease and convenience.