2026-10-15
Event permits now issued in two working days
The demo event permit service has been redesigned so most applications are decided within two working days.
DEMO
Government services, simply
Apply for licences, permits, certificates and grants online, and follow every application to the end.
Service categories
Licences and permits
Practise a profession, run an activity or hold an event.
Certificates and letters
Official certificates, letters and replacements.
Business
Register and change business activities.
Community and grants
Support for volunteers and local initiatives.
Support and feedback
Complaints, suggestions and appointments.
Most used services
All services
Licences and permits
Issue a professional practice licence
Get a licence to practise a regulated profession, such as engineering consultancy or translation.
5 working days
AED 500
Licences and permits
Renew a professional practice licence
Renew your licence up to 60 days before it expires and keep practising without a gap.
1 working day
AED 400
Licences and permits
Temporary event permit
Hold a public event such as a market, exhibition or community gathering for up to 14 days.
2 working days
AED 300
Business
Home business permit
Run a small business from your home, such as baking, tailoring or tutoring.
3 working days
Free
Certificates and letters
Certificate of good standing
Prove that your licence or registration is valid and has no open violations.
Instant
AED 50
Community and grants
Apply for a community initiative grant
Funding of up to AED 25,000 for volunteer groups running local initiatives.
30 working days
Free
Support and feedback
Submit a complaint or suggestion
Tell us about a problem with one of our services, or how we could do better.
5 working days
Free
The Authority in numbers (demo)
10
digital services
5.0
days average processing
92%
customer happiness
News
2026-09-28
Home business permits open to all residents
Residents with a valid tenancy or title deed can now apply for a home business permit online.
2026-09-02
Community grants: the autumn round is open
Volunteer groups can apply for up to AED 25,000 for local initiatives until 30 November.