{"id":108484,"date":"2025-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/adgm-tightens-rules-around-temporary-commercial-activity-permits\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T00:00:00","slug":"adgm-tightens-rules-around-temporary-commercial-activity-permits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/15\/adgm-tightens-rules-around-temporary-commercial-activity-permits\/","title":{"rendered":"ADGM tightens rules around temporary commercial, activity permits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ADGM Registration Authority (RA) published a <\/strong>consultation paper (<\/a><\/strong>pdf)<\/a><\/strong> proposing new rules for temporary commercial, activity, and sales and promotions<\/strong> permits<\/strong> under the Commercial Permits Regulations 2024, according to a statement<\/a>. The consultation is open for feedback until 30 October 2025.<\/p>\n

New rules for obtaining a temporary commercial permit: <\/strong>Applicants must hold a valid onshore or ADGM license, provide a no-objection letter or lease agreement from their landlord, and pay the required fee to obtain a temporary commercial permit that would be valid for one week, three months, six months, or up to 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temporary activity permits \u2014 which apply to events, entertainment, photography, and speaking activities held in ADGM \u2014 will require applicants to submit the same documentation<\/strong> and maintain a valid license throughout the permit period. Validity would range from one day to three months, depending on the activity type. <\/p>\n

The third category, sales and promotions permits, covering clearance and temporary sales, prize draws, instant prizes, product launches, and promotional stands, would be valid for one to three months<\/strong>, except for stands, which could run for up to 12 months. Both ADGM licensees and temporary permit holders would need to apply before conducting such activities.<\/p>\n

Fees and penalties: <\/strong>Proposed fees include AED 250 for weekly commercial permits, AED 3k for three months, AED 6k for six months, and AED 12k for a year. Activity permits would cost AED 500-1.5k, depending on the category, while all sales and promotions permits carry a flat AED 1k charge per activity type. Conducting activities without the required permit would be treated as a contravention subject to penalties.<\/p>\n

Next steps:<\/strong> The RA will review feedback after the consultation closes and submit the final rules for approval by ADGM\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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