Local investors may submit a request to the Commercial Registration and Licenses Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to obtain a new commercial license.
Online Instructions
Log in to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
Select “Commercial Licenses” service and enter all the required details.
Attach the following documents.
Copy of personal identification document of each of applicant, owner and managing director.
Building Completion Certificate or equivalent document that needs to be licensed.
Rental Agreement Form or equivalent (Rent Deposit Receipt by the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee or the court, or what serves to reopen a dispute record).
This service is also available on MOCI mobile app by selecting “General Services” then “Investor Services”, then choosing “Commercial Permit Services” and “New Commercial Permit”, and following the online instructions.