As digital transportation and delivery platforms continue to grow across the region, Syria is witnessing increasing interest from entrepreneurs and investors seeking to launch ride-hailing, passenger transportation, and delivery applications.
To regulate these services and ensure compliance with legal, technical, and security standards, the Syrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (SY-TPRA) has established a licensing framework for electronic applications that provide passenger transportation and delivery services.
This article outlines the key licensing requirements, technical standards, required documentation, and official licensing fees applicable in Syria as of 2026.
Any company intending to operate an electronic platform that provides:
must obtain an official operating license before commencing commercial operations in Syria.
Applicants are required to submit comprehensive company information, including:
Following initial approval, the company must add the activity of:
"Providing Passenger Transportation and/or Delivery Services through an Electronic Application"
to its commercial registration records.
Applicants must provide a detailed technical dossier covering the application's architecture and operational model.
The submission should include:
The application should be hosted within licensed hosting facilities in the Syrian Arab Republic whenever local hosting services are available and technically capable of supporting the platform.
The applicant must specify:
Current regulations require retaining operational data for a minimum period of one year.
Data protection is a central component of the licensing framework.
The platform must provide:
The application must:
The platform must implement measures that ensure:
The system may also be subject to periodic cybersecurity and information security audits as required by the regulatory authority.
To obtain a license, applicants must submit several supporting documents, including:
In addition, the company must submit a comprehensive economic feasibility study.
The feasibility study should include:
A professionally prepared financial model significantly increases the likelihood of obtaining regulatory approval.
According to Decision No. 264 dated 19 April 2026, the following fees apply:
SYP 500,000 (one-time payment upon license issuance)
First Year | Free
Second Year | SYP 500,000
Third Year | SYP 1,000,000
Fourth Year and Beyond | SYP 1,500,000 per year
SYP 5,000 for both new applications and license renewals.
In practice, applicants should prepare five key components:
Company incorporation documents, commercial registration, and corporate records.
System architecture, databases, hosting infrastructure, and software specifications.
Privacy policies, security controls, backup procedures, and data protection mechanisms.
Feasibility study, revenue forecasts, operational costs, and investment projections.
Business model, driver or delivery partner management processes, pricing structure, and service procedures.
At ScopeOut, we support investors, startups, and established companies in navigating the Syrian regulatory environment by providing:
Whether you are planning to launch a ride-hailing platform, a delivery application, or a comprehensive mobility solution, our team can help you prepare a complete licensing package and accelerate your entry into the Syrian market.
For investors looking to launch transportation or delivery platforms in Syria, proper preparation from the outset can significantly reduce regulatory risks, shorten approval timelines, and improve the overall viability of the project.
