Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 31/2024 On Expired Licences

The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development,

Pursuant to the perusal of Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/1974 on the Reorganisation of the Government Apparatus in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments;

Abu Dhabi Law No. 7/2018 on the Reorganisation of the Department of Economic Development;

Abu Dhabi Emiri Decree No. 3/2023 on the Appointment of a Member of the Executive Council;

Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 22/2018 on Additional Competencies of the Department of Economic Development;

Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 69/2020 on Abu Dhabi Economic Stimulus Package Initiatives;

Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 71/2020 on the Cancellation of all Current Commercial and Industrial Violations;

Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 145/2020 on the Regulation of the Economic Activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments;

And based on the work interest requirements;

Has decided the following:

Article 1

Economic establishments whose licences expired before 16/03/2020 shall be exempted from delay penalties upon renewal, amendment or cancellation, as follows:

  • a- The delay penalty shall be waived completely if it reaches the maximum limit of (4,000) four thousand Dirhams before the aforementioned date.