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Start a Food Truck

Ref SND-2026-0001 · “I want to start a food truck” · submitted 2026-10-21 12:00:45

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6 documents still missing Menu & Food Item List, Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya), Vehicle Insurance Certificate, Truck Photos (interior & exterior), Proposed Operating Locations, Trade License Copy, upload now to avoid delays.
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AED 1570
Total fees
~12 days
Est. completion
vs 24 days the old way
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Your government checklist

5 agencies, one application. Mark steps complete as you go, or watch it process live.

  • ✓

    Business Registration (Trade License)

    Done

    Department of Economic Development (DED)

    Register your food truck as a licensed business and receive your trade license.

    This makes your business legally recognized, every other permit builds on your trade license number.

    ~3 days AED 600
  • 2

    Food Safety Permit

    In progress

    Dubai Municipality, Food Safety Department

    Health clearance for preparing and selling food, including a food handler screening.

    Confirms your kitchen and staff meet hygiene standards so customers can trust your food.

    ~7 days AED 300 Needs: Menu & Food Item List
  • 3

    Vehicle Inspection

    Pending

    Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)

    Technical inspection of the truck to certify it is road-safe and fitted correctly for food service.

    Your truck is both a vehicle and a kitchen, it must pass safety checks for both roles.

    ~2 days AED 170 Needs: Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya), Vehicle Insurance Certificate, Truck Photos (interior & exterior)
  • 4

    Mobile Vending Approval

    Pending

    Dubai Municipality, Mobile Vending Unit

    Approval of your proposed operating locations and vending schedule.

    Sets where and when you can park and sell, so you never risk a fine for vending in the wrong spot.

    ~10 days AED 500 Needs: Proposed Operating Locations, Trade License Copy
  • 5

    VAT / Tax Registration

    Pending

    Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

    Register the business for VAT so you can issue compliant receipts from day one.

    Keeps you compliant with tax rules and lets you issue proper receipts to customers.

    ~2 days Free Needs: Trade License Copy
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Required documents

  • Emirates ID
    Valid Emirates ID of the applicant     Uploaded
  • Food Handler Health Certificate
    Issued after a basic medical screening     Uploaded
  • Menu & Food Item List
    Simple list of what you plan to sell     Missing
  • Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya)
    Ownership card of the truck     Missing
  • Vehicle Insurance Certificate
    Active insurance policy for the truck     Missing
  • Truck Photos (interior & exterior)
    Clear photos showing the serving area     Missing
  • Proposed Operating Locations
    Map or list of spots where you want to vend     Missing
  • Trade License Copy
    Issued automatically after Step 1 completes     Missing
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