Are you a small business owner looking to advertise on your company van? Or perhaps you're aiming to increase visibility by placing an ad on a bus owned by your business? Companies registered in Ras Al Khaimah must obtain a permit from RAK Municipality to place advertising stickers on vehicles. The advertising company must apply for the permit through the RAK Government website, using UAE Pass for login. Application fees can be paid via the website, smart application, or automated payment machines at Customer Happiness Centres. The permit is typically issued within 12 working days. Here’s a guide on the necessary documents, fees, and key points to consider when applying for the permit.
Documents Required
Proof of vehicle ownership - Vehicle registration card
Vehicle rental contract if the lessee wishes to advertise on the vehicle
Copy of trade licence
Visualisation of the advertisement
Letter of authorisation from the beneficiary to the advertising company to install the signboard
Fees
Front door only: Dh150 annually
Partial advertisement fee on light vehicle: Dh300 annually
Full advertisement fee on light vehicle: Dh500 annually
Full advertisement fee on a pickup truck: Dh800 annually
Partial advertisement fee on a pickup truck: Dh600 annually
Partial advertisement fee on a heavy vehicle (truck): Dh1200 annually
Full advertisement fee on a heavy vehicle (truck): Dh1500 annually
Partial advertisement fee on a small bus (van): Dh800 annually
Full advertisement fee on a small bus (van): Dh1000 annually
Partial advertisement fee on a big bus: Dh1000 annually
Full advertisement fee on a big bus: Dh1500 annually
Advertisement fee for a delivery motorbike: Dh100 annually
Points to Note
Advertisements can be placed on all types of registered vehicles in the emirate, including cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles.
Applications must be submitted through advertising companies registered with the municipality.
The permit covers various types of vehicle advertising stickers, such as company name stickers on the front door, or partial and full vehicle wraps.
The trade name on the advertising sign must match the trade name on the licence.
The vehicle must belong to the company benefiting from the advertisement. Advertising on personal vehicles is not allowed.
Arabic and English can be used in the advertisement, with Arabic text positioned at the top or right, covering at least 50% of the advertising space.
The text must be in clear fonts, without errors, and in the correct language.
Advertisements must not conflict with Islamic law, values, customs, traditions, public etiquette, or public order.
The permit is valid for one year.
