Logistic Services | Road Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA)

Businesses must choose the correct transport-related activity under Dubai’s licensing framework. The activity should match the type of logistic service in Dubai, such as freight transport, delivery operations, or vehicle leasing with drivers.

Submit your application through Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) or the respective free zone authority, along with your trade name reservation and initial approval documents.

The licensing authority forwards your commercial activity request to the Road Transport Authority in Dubai for assessment. Here, the RTA checks your activity type, intended operations, ownership documents, and compliance declaration. (RTA approval fee: approx. AED 1,000, depending on activity type.)

The RTA in Dubai may require evidence of a functional office space. For logistics, operational capability is essential, so an Ejari and basic operational layout may be reviewed.

You must submit a signed undertaking letter confirming adherence to RTA transport standards, fleet safety procedures, and driver qualification requirements.

Once all documents align with the standards of the Road Transport Authority in Dubai, the approval letter is issued. This approval is then uploaded to your licensing portal for final license issuance.