Request service
Choose the exact service to start a request with the right fields and documents.
Documents usually required
- Commercial registration copy
- Lease contract
- Valid ID or Iqama
Municipal & Licensing
Open a Shop
Steps to open a retail shop: CR, lease, municipal license and signboard.
Opening a shop starts with a commercial registration that includes your activity, then suitable premises with a registered lease, then a municipal license through Balady that covers the signboard. Depending on the activity and size, a civil defense safety certificate may also be needed. Tasami checks your readiness for each step and follows the applications until your shop opens compliantly.
Municipal & Licensing
What we deliver
We receive your request, review the details and documents, and follow it through the official platforms, updating you on WhatsApp.
Platform
BaladyMinistry of Commerce
What we need from you
- Establishment or individual details
- The documents listed for the service
- Platform access permissions when needed
Approximate timing
We usually start within working hours once the details are complete — the final duration depends on the case and the platform.
We work through official platforms and are not a government entity. No prices on the site — details on WhatsApp.
Available services
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FAQ
What documents do I need to open a shop?+
Usually a CR with the right activity, a registered lease, a municipal license including the signboard, and a safety certificate for some activities.
Does the municipal license include the signboard?+
The signboard request is made on Balady as part of the shop licensing. We follow it with you.
Can I open with a CR that lacks the activity?+
No, the CR must include your activity. We add it first and then complete the licenses.
Do you help move a shop to a new location?+
Yes, we update the address and municipal license for the new premises.
Who is Open a Shop for?
- First-time owners opening a shop such as clothing, mobiles or a grocery.
- Shop owners moving to a new location.
- Businesses adding a new branch.
- Existing shops that need license renewals or signboard changes.
Open a Shop steps with Tasami
- 1
We review the required activity and confirm it is on your CR, or add it.
- 2
We check the premises suit the activity and the lease is registered electronically.
- 3
We submit the municipal and signboard license application on Balady.
- 4
We follow the safety certificate if the activity requires it, plus any municipal notes.
- 5
We deliver the issued licenses and remind you of renewal dates.
Tips to avoid delays
- Before renting, confirm the premises are permitted for your activity.
- Make the signboard name match the registered trade name.
- Keep the registered lease; the license application is based on it.
- Check basic safety requirements such as fire extinguishers before opening.
- Register with GOSI and Qiwa if you have employees.
Serving every city in the Kingdom
We handle shop licensing in Makkah, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Madinah and every Saudi city through Balady.