What can I do if my partner refuses to sign our trade licence renewal in Dubai?

There may be a route that needs no signature from him — check who the registered manager is first. A Dubai licence renewal is often processed under the company manager's authority, and your memorandum of association may empower the manager to handle routine government transactions; read the MOA and any powers of attorney. If his consent is required and refused, send a formal written demand to sign, noting the expiry date and the fines that will accrue — it creates a record that the harm flows from his refusal. UAE courts can resolve fifty-fifty deadlock, hold an obstructive partner liable for losses, and order dissolution; mediation is faster if any relationship remains. Full step-by-step guide: Trade licence renewal in the UAE.