We offer you a convenient way to obtain a permit for installing advertising signages on buildings or shopping malls. Just make sure you meet all the required conditions and provide the necessary documents, and we’ll guide you through every step.
How Long Will It Take? 16 working days
What Will You Get? Advertising Permit
How Do You Apply?
You can apply for this service online through https://rakdigital.rak.ae by using your UAE Pass and select “Advertisement Permit (Building)” to begin your application.
Fill in the application form and upload all required documents.
You can verify the Municipality’s response on the website.
Pay the fee due through one of the following methods: the website, the mRAK Smart App, or payment machines at Customer Happiness Centres.
Once verified, the certified permit will be issued electronically.
How Much Will You Pay?
Combined sign fee: AED 2,000 per year
Individual office fee: AED 200 per year
What Documents Do You Need?
1.
Official Letter : A letter from the building owner requesting a combined signage for the building.
2.
Building Permit : Proof of property ownership or a valid building permit.
3.
Design clarifying the dimensions and measurements of the proposed signage.
4.
Trade License : A copy of the beneficiary’s trade licence.
5.
Structural plan from an approved engineering consultancy office and electrical connectivity (required after initial approval).
6.
Undertaking from the consultant or contractor to ensure the safe installation of the board.
7.
Assignment Letter : Authorization from the beneficiary to the advertising company to install the signage.
What Terms and Limitations Apply?
Terms :
The advertising company must have a valid commercial license in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
It is permitted to use English alongside Arabic.
The panels and fittings must be made of non-combustible materials.
Transformers and electrical connections must be protected to prevent rainwater infiltration.
The advertisement must not obstruct road views or hinder traffic.
Limitations
Renewal of the advertisement is required annually, or it must be removed within 15 days of license expiration.
You have to restore the property to its original state if the advertisement is not renewed.
Regular maintenance of the advertisement sign must be ensured throughout the permit's validity.
Services Link
You can apply online through https://rakdigital.rak.ae/index.html?sap-language=en#/Lobby/MC12
FAQ
How can I apply for an advertising permit?
You can apply online through https://rakdigital.rak.ae using your UAE Pass and selecting 'Advertisement Permit (Building)'.
What documents are required to apply for the advertising permit?
You need an official letter from the building owner, proof of property ownership or a valid building permit, design specifications, a copy of the trade license, a structural plan, an undertaking from the consultant or contractor, and an assignment letter from the beneficiary.
How long does it take to obtain the advertising permit?
It takes 16 working days to obtain the advertising permit.
What is the cost of the advertising permit?
The combined sign fee is AED 2,000 per year, and the individual office fee is AED 200 per year.
Are there any limitations on the advertising permit?
Yes, the advertisement must not obstruct road views, and renewal is required annually. If not renewed, the advertisement must be removed within 15 days.