Issuance of a provisional registration certificate for commercial ship

This service allows the company to issue of provisional certificate of registry for commercial ship.

Service Process


Terms and Conditions

  1. A copy of the ship's certificates and documents

Expected Time

2 working days


Service Fees

100 AED - 10000 AED (check fees details)


Fees Details

  • GT x AED 5.4 with a minimum of 100 AED and a maximum of 10,000 AED Annual tax: GT x AED 2 x number of days left in the year / 365
  • Permit to advertise in newspapers AED 100 x 2 AED for advertising + inspection fee

Payment Methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer

Service Channels

  1. Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours
  2. Website: 24/7

Target Audience

  1. Government: Local Authorities, Federal Governments
  2. Individuals: UAE National, Senior UAE National, Special Needs
  3. Business: Companies

Partners

1. Ministry of Economy and Tourism
2. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
3. Ministry of Justice (Notary Public)
4. Shipbuilding Companies
5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
6. Classification Societies
7. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Residency and Ports Security
8. Shipyard
9. Shipping Company


Service Type

G2B , G2C , G2G


Number of users


Number of transactions



Required Documents

The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.

  1. Building certificate attested by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  2. Building certificate attested by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  3. In the case of a ship from outside the UAE:

    • A bill of sale from outside the country, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy, or a duly certified building certificate.

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