Licensing procedure

Yes, the status of the commercial registration is checked, and in the event that the commercial registration is (cancelled / suspended / expired), the license cannot be added to the multiple renewal request.

Yes, and it varies according to the requirements of the activities, so it is preferable to inquire about the requirements of the activities through the Balady site:
https://apps.balady.gov.sa//LicenseStandard/Default?sid=7010

Yes, there are fees, and you can inquire through the information fee calculator by visiting the following link: https://apps.balady.gov.sa//Eservices/FeesCalculator

It is not possible to renew, but after completion, a new license is issued.

The vacant lands must be fenced according to the main axes targeted in the first phase in the five cities: (Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Jeddah), which are specified on the geographical explorer on the Baladi platform https://balady.gov.sa//Services?id =237

It is for the landowner to issue a license for fencing a vacant land and fencing the land belonging to him in accordance with the (Guideline for fencing vacant lands) issued by the Ministry of Municipalities & Housing (https://balady.gov.sa/Services/DownloadUserGuide/364).

The landowner is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the fence.

To issue a certificate of occupancy requires:
1- The existence of a previous license issued 6 months ago or more, and no occupancy certificate has been issued for it before.
2- Payment of service fees.
3- Contracting with an engineering office for non-residential uses.
4- Payment of violations.

Referring to the regulation on the sale of tobacco and hookah products, please note that the activity of popular cafes (category B cafe) does not need to issue a permit because it is allowed to sell, and fees will be calculated in case of new issuance or renewal through Balady.

A certificate of occupancy is issued for new applications through the supervising office after completing the sending of building reports (building notices) or for issued (old) licenses by applying for them through the service of issuing a certificate of occupancy through the following link:
https://balady.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=244

A building occupancy certificate is a certificate that confirms the actual completion of buildings and is issued by the competent authorities.

Old buildings that do not have permits can apply for the service of issuing a permit to correct the status of an existing building, after issuing a cadastral decision for the same purpose.