DED Alwajees Inside en - Final

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Al WajeezBusiness Registration and Licensing Sector at the

Department of Economic Development in Dubai

provides various services to investors and those

interested in carrying out a business activity in the

Emirate. The services involve a number of procedures,steps and information necessary for practicing the

business perfectly in many legal forms customized

to suit each category. Al Wajeez handbook includes

most of the legal forms related to the commercial,

industrial and professional licenses as well as the

requirements and conditions for such forms and the

respective Fees.

Al Wajeez handbook containsthe following details:

1 Information about the important general requirements

for business registration and licensing.

2 Common legal forms and other main procedures.

3 A list of Fees related to the business registration

and licensing.

4 How to contact us, DEDs branches locations in Dubai,approved document clearing services centers and

banks.


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First: General InformationMany legal forms and procedures require a few steps and documents. Below is a list of the procedures

arranged in order of priority:

The documents required for issuing new licenses in general are as follows:I. Obtain an initial approval:

You have to fill in the Business Registration and Licensings form (available on DEDs website, branches

and approved document clearing services centers).

A copy of licensees passport.

A copy of the UAE nationals family book or ID card.

A copy of the applicants residence permit / visa details (for non- GCC nationals).

No objection letter from the applicants current sponsor (for non-GCC nationals) to practice business

activity. vO

Permission from the Dubai Courts to practice business activity for applicants under 21 years old (in the

sole proprietorships and local service agents).

Approval issued by other government authorities depending on the type of activity, if required.

*You can apply for the initial approval online through DEDs website.

Having obtained an initial approval, the applicant can reserve a suitable trade name through DEDs

website; however, a trade name may be booked earlier.

II.After the initial approval and booking a trade name, you need to submit the following:

Initial approval receipt and all documents submitted earlier.

A copy of the tenancy contract duly authenticated by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).

A Memorandum of Association duly authenticated (for all types of companies).

Appointment contract of Local Services A

gent duly authenticated (for the civil

establishments and companies that are 100 % owned by non-GCC nationals). The

service agent must be a UAE national.

Any approvals from other relevant authorities required to practice the intended

business activity.

Then, the license will be issued and printed after payment of the prescribed fees (as

set out later). The commercial registration certificate will also be printed out according

to the type of the license.

License Renewal

The license may be renewed through online services at DEDs website or the smart

phones application Business in Dubai.

Youcanapplyfortheservicesthroughthefollowingchannels:DEDs website: www.dubaided.gov.ae

DEDs branches *.

DEDs approved document clearing services centers *.

You can also pay the due fees at DEDs approved banks*.

* Refer to the last page for more information.


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Page No.Legal Form/Procedure#

5Sole Proprietorship1

6Civil Company2

8Limited Liability Company3

10General Partnership4

11Public Shareholding Company5

13Private Shareholding Company6

14Government Liaison Office7

15Representative Office8

16Branch of a Local Company9

17Branch of a Foreign Company10

18Branch of a Free Zone Company11

19Booking a trade name12

20License cancellation13

23Cancellation of a companys license that has been expired for morethan 2 years.

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24Business suspension of expired licenses15

25Amalgamation16

26Mortgage17

Second: Common legal forms and the main procedures:

What is a sole proprietorship?A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person, which can carry out commercial, professional, a

industrial activities. This person will own 100% of the business, control all of its operations and keep 100%

any profits. He or she will also be 100% responsible for business debts and any other financial obligations

What is the category eligible for setting up a sole proprietorship? UAE and GCC nationals may practice any of the businesses falling within this legal form, providing that

requirements and conditions are met.

Other countries nationals may hold only professional licenses under this legal form, providing that a U

local service agent is appointed.

What are the documents required for the registration of a soleproprietorship? *A local service agent agreement duly authenticated by the Notary Public is required for issuing a professio

license to a non-GCC national.

*Refer to page 2-3 or the KEY to view other required documents.

Sole Proprietorship


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Civil Company

What is a civil company?A civil company is a business partnership for professionals in recognized fields such as: tailors or beauty

salonsetc.

What is the category eligible for setting up a civil company? UAE nationals may practice any of the businesses falling within this legal form, providing that all

requirements and conditions are met.

Two or more GCC nationals may set up a civil business company to practice a specific profession

without a Local Service Agent. However, if there are any partners who are not GCC nationals, a LocalServices Agent who is a UAE national must be appointed and/or included as a partner.

If a partner is a legal person, its business activity must be the same as of the Companys.

Two nationals, of other Arab or foreign counties , may set up a civil company, providing that a UAE local

service agent be appointed or entered as a partner.

The agent can be a company provided that all its parties must be UAE nationals.

What are the documents required for the registration of a civil company? *A civil company contract duly authenticated by the notary public.

A local service agent contract duly authenticated by the notary public for non-GCC nationals.



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What is a limited Liability Company? Establishing a limited liability company requires a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 members. Each

of the partners shall only be liable to the extent of his share in the capital. The partners participation

should not be represented by negotiable certificates.

Other than insurance and banking activities, the LLC shall be entitled to practice any legal business.

The company may not resort to public subscription to make up its capital or to increase it or to get the

necessary loans, and it may not issue any negotiable stocks or shares.

The company shall have a sufficient capital divided into equal shares, to be determined by its partners, to

achieve the purpose for which the company has been set up.

Shares may not be divided, and if several people owned it, they shall choose one to be an individual owner

against the company, and it may fix for the share owners a time for such selection, provided that after thatdate, the share may be sold to its owners, in which case pa rtners shall enjoy a priority in purchase.

Losses and profits shall be divided equally among shares unless otherwise herein stated.

The share of each partner shall be transferred to his heirs and the ones mentioned in the will shall be

treated as heirs.

A limited liability company can be managed by a manager / managers that may be selected from the

partners or any other parties providing that they do not exceed a total of five persons.

The manager / managers shall be appointed by memorandum of association or by a separate management

contract for limited/unlimited terms. If the manager/managers are not appointed as stated in t he above

paragraph, the General Assembly of the partners will appoint them.

A limited Liability Company

Unless otherwise stated in the MOA, the company manager shall enjoy full powers of administration, a

his acts shall be binding to the company, provided that it is supported with stating the capacity he enjo

The manager's resolution shall be as responsible as that of the company board, and all conditions in t

company contract contrary to that shall be invalid.

What is the category eligible for setting up a limited liability company?

UAE and GCC nationals are eligible for setting up a company falling within this legal form.

Other counties nationals may set up a limited liability company to practice a commercial, industrial

professional business provided that there should be one or more UAE partner and his/their share(s) m

not be less than 51 % of the paid-up share capital.

A company incorporated inside or outside UAE may set up a limited liability company to practice

commercial or industrial business provided that there should be one or more UAE or GCC partners and h

their share(s) should not be less than 51 % and the pa rtners of the company must be from the same coun

The activities falling within a limited liability company:

All commercial and industrial activities as well as most of professional activities except for consultan

advocates and auditors. .

What are the documents required for setting up a limited liability company?



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What is a general partnership?

General partnerships are formed by two or more UAE nationals who are jointly and separately liable for

its debts.

Only UAE nationals are allowed to be partners in a general partnership.

The name of the business must contain the name of one or more of the partners, with the addition of a

word signifying that it is the name of a business. If a non-partner is named in the business name, with

his or her knowledge, that individual is jointly responsible for the businesss debts.

All partners shall be considered dealers, and the bankruptcy of any partner leads to the bankruptcy of

all partners.

The company shares may not be represented in negotiable certificates. Partners are severally responsible in all their money for the company's obligat ions and any agreement

to the contrary might not be made against third parties.

The company administration is undertaken by all partners, unless the company contract or an

independent contract assigns the administration to a partner party.

The company may practice all industrial, commercial and professional businesses.

What are the documents required for setting up a general partnership? A general partnership contract duly authenticated by the notary public.*


General PartnershipWhat is a public shareholding company?

A public sharehold ing company is a company with a capital divided into equal negotiable shares.

In such companies a shareholder s liability is limited by the number of shares held by him.

The name of a public shareholding company shall be derived from its purpose unless the company purpose isfor the investment of a patent of invention registered in the name of the said person, or it has, upon incoror thereafter, acquired a premises and has adopted that premises name as its own. In all cases, the termShareholding" should be appended to the name of the company. It is not permissible, however, for a public shacompany to adopt the name of another company or a name similar thereto. The latter company may otherwto the administration name to change it.

The company capital must adequately achieve the purposes of its incorporation, and in all cases may not be (10) ten million AED.

Whoever signs the initial memorandum and articles of association with the intent of assuming the liabilittherefrom, shall be considered a founding member. Unless there were at least ten founding members, the incoof the company should not be licensed. However the federal government or the governments in the respective members of the Federation may individually incorporate a company. They may also allow a lesser number number stipulated in the preceding paragraph to participate with it in providing the capital.

The founding members should elect from amongst them a committee composed of a minimum of three and a mof five members to implement the incorporation formalities at the competent authorities.

The founding members must subscribe to a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 40% of the share capitacompany. Before publishing the prospectus, they should pay an amount equivalent to the percentage to be pthe subscribers for each share at the subscription. The founder members must, before inviting the public subspresent to both the Ministry and the competent authority a certificate from the bank where the payment wconfirming that they had paid the percentage referred to.

The company capital shall be formed of equal shares. The nominal value of each share should not be less Dirham and not more than one hundred Dirhams. At the time of incorporation, shares may not be issued at a or more than the nominal value and the costs of issue. All company shares shall incur equal rights and be subjeequal liabilities.

Shares issued shall be nominative and negotiable. It is not permitted to cause their issue to bearer.Form and term of the profit coupons shall be determined by the Articles of Association andmay be issued as nominal or to bearer.

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What are the activities falling within a public shareholding company?

Most of the commercial and industrial activities and certain professional activities.

What are the documents required for the registration of a public shareholding company?

1. Obtaining an approval from the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority .

2. To obtain an initial approval from DED, you need to submit the following :

A Memorandum of Association.

Articles of Association.

A feasibility study.


What is a private shareholding company?A number of founders, not less than three, may establish a private shareholding company.

The shares of a private shareholding company cannot be offered to the public or for the public subscripti

The founders must subscribe all capital and minimum requirement for such capital is Dh. 2 million.

A private shareholding company is subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to private shareholding co

except for rules and regulations of the public subscription.

A private shareholding Company may be converted into a public shareholding company, in order to do

following conditions must be satisfied:

1. The nominal value of the issued shares is fully paid up.

2. A period of not less than two consecutive financial years has expired.

3.During the two years preceding the application for conversion, the company has achieved net profits, distr

to the shareholders whose average is not less than 10% of the capital.

4. A resolution of the extraordinary general assembly for the conversion of the company is adopted by a

of three-quarters of the company capital.

What are the activities falling within a public/private shareholding company?Most of the commercial and industrial activities and certain professional activities.

What are the documents required for the registration of a public Shareholding comp1. Obtaining an approval from the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority.

A feasibility study.

A Memorandum of Association.

Articles of Association.

2. After obtaining an initial approval

An approval by the competent committee.


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What is a government liaison office?It is an office established in the Emirate of Dubai by a n official competent entity or organization of any

foreign country government to aim at enhancing business activity and promoting its own products or

industrial and commercial enterprises in Dubai. A liaison office is not allowed to practice any business

activity or make business deals.

What is the category eligible for setting up a government liaison office?The official entities and organizations of a foreign countrys government.

What are the business activities that may be carried on by a governmentliaison office?It is not allowed for the government liaison office to carry out any business activity in the hosting

country.

What are the documents required for the registration of a governmentliaison office? Booking a trade name and obtaining an initial approval.

An approval from Dubai Chamber that it has no objection for opening a liaison office in Dubai.


Government Liaison Office

What is a foreign/banking representative office?

It is an office established by an international company or organization in the Emirate of Dubai to

represent it exclusively in the UAE with an aim to promote its own products or services, activate

its business or to facilitate making business dealings between the company represented by the

representative office and its clients. The representative office is not allowed to carry on a ny business

or enter into any commercial deals by itself.

There are other representative offices such as real estate representative offices, academic representative

offices, pharmaceutical representative offices that require approvals from the competent authorities.

What are the documents required for the registration of a foreign/banking representative office?

A resolution by the parent Companys board of directors for opening a branch in the Emirate of Dubai.

It should be translated into Arabic and duly authenticated.

A letter of delegation from the director.

A copy of the parent companys certificate of incorporation translated into Arabic and duly

authenticated.

An approval from the Ministry of Economy (for the foreign representative offices).


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What is a branch of a local company?

It is a branch of a company existing and licensed in the United Arab Emirates except in Free Zones. It

may practice the business activities related to the parent company license.

What are the documents required for the registration of a branch of alocal company? *

A resolution by the companys board of directors for opening a branch and a ppointing a manager, anda copy of the Memorandum of Association and the commercial registration certificate.


Branch of a Local CompanyWhat is a branch of a foreign company?It is a branch of a parent company; it has more than one type, subject to its business activity nature.

Commercial Representative Office: It is an office established by an international company or organizatio

Emirate of Dubai to represent it exclusively in the UAE with an aim to promote its own products or services,

its business or to facilitate making business dealings between the company represented by the represe

office and its clients. The representative office is not allowed to carry on any business or enter into any com

deals by itself.

The foreign companys branch must operate under the same name and conduct the same business as the

company, provided that not to be involved in practicing commercial activities directly.

What are the documents required for the registration of a branch of a foreign compaA copy of the directors and the local service agents passports - (along with t he UAE nationals family bo

A resolution by the companys board of directors for opening a branch and appointing a manager, and a

the memorandum of association and commercial register authenticated by the UAEs embassy and Min

Foreign Affairs.

The approval of Ministry of Economy is required if the foreign company is going to practice the activ

commercial representative office or indirect commercial activity.

If the foreign companys business activity is a commercial representative office or any business activ

requires an approval from the Ministry of Economy. A local agent contract duly authenticated by the notar

(not applicable for the b anking representative office).


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What is a branch of a free zone company?It is a branch of a company existing in the UAE free zone.

Regulations related to the branches of a free zone in Dubai?First: A company which is 100 % and 51 % owned by GCC nationals may open branches without referring to theMinistry of Economy and Commerce. Appointment of a company agent is not required, provided that a NOC mustbe obtained from the relevant free zone.

Second: A company wherein UAE nationals are less than 51 % and desires to open branches must refer to theMinistry of Economy and Commerce. This decision applies on the representative offices in free zones that onlypractice commercial and industrial business activities.

Third: A company established in free zones may enter as a party to incorporate a company in Dubai as follows:

If the company is 100 % owned by UAE nationals, it has the right to own 51 %.

As for companies having foreign partners, they have the right to own 49 % only in the companies to be

incorporated, provided that a NOC must b e obtained from the relevant free zone and a certificate confirming thepartners mentioned participation percentage. As for the branches of foreign companies operating in free zones,

no branches may be opened except through the parent company.

What are the documents required for the registration of a branch of a free zone company in Dubai? *A copy of license issued by free zone.

A NOC from the free zone stating that it has no objection for opening branches.

A copy of the directors passport, if any, and a NOC from the current sponsor (if the director is not under thecompany sponsorship).

An approval from the Ministry of Economy for the companies having non-UAE nationals along with the appointmentof a local service agent (this is a pplicable when the foreigners own more than 49 % of the company share capitalor if the UAE nationals participation is less than 51 %).

Second: Issuance of a License


Branch of a Free Zone Company

DefinitionA trade name is the name a business uses to identify itself and under which a commercial enterprise operat

business. Having a unique name helps the company to stand out among countless other start-ups and busin

Most of the company transactions are processed through its trade name.

The trade name must adhere to certain norms such as:The name should not contain obscene or indecent words, a nd should not be offensive to the general public

it is a personal name.

The name should not include Allahs name nor "God" or His divine attributes

Family names, tribes names and other persons names should not be used as a trade name unless it inclu

first name.

The name should not be the same name used by any of the active brands in the Emirate of Dubai or gove

projects, or those names used by any of the international brands or brand names.Names should be written literally and not translated, for example: If the Arabic name is "" it

written as Al Samaa Al Aalya; and if Arabic name is " " it must be written as Hay Sky).

The name should not include the name of a country or government unless an approval is obtained fr

countrys respective embassy.

The business name must be logical and strictly reflect and indicate the business activity. For example it

allowed to obtain a trade name such as Al Madina Building Contracting for a building materials trading l

The name cannot include any restricted names such as global political organizations, religious sectarian organ

DED has the right to cancel or change a business name if an existing trade name has been found under th

trade name.

Fees for Booking a Trade Name:AED 210

Trade Name reservation


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DefinitionIt is a process intended to cancel the license permanently, and this same license cannot be re-activated.

Note:License cancellation of all legal forms requires submitting documents as per each legal form and obtaining

approvals from the government and federal authorities, in accordance with the license type and b usiness activity.

Service Fees:Processing cancellation: AED 500

Publishing a notice in one of the official newspapers in Dubai announcing the cancellation AED 500

Knowledge Dirham AED 10

Penalty for delay shall be added (only paid separately)

Documents required for canceling a sole proprietorship:A completed registration and licensing form.

A copy of the license.

A NOC from the Ministry of Labour.

If the licensee is a non-GCC national, the residence visa is to be cancelled or a proof must be presented to confirm

that the visa is not issued under the cancelled license.

Documents required for the cancellation of a professional Company (Civil Company):A completed registration and licensing form.


A p artnership cancellation contract authenticated by the notary public.

Cancellation of a License

A NOC from the Ministry of Labour

A partnership cancellation contract authenticated by the notary public or all the signatures of all the lic

partners on the business registration form, provided that the partners should attend in person.

Documents required for de-registration of a commercial company (applicableall legal forms of commercial companies)

First Phase:

Notarized minutes of the general assembly meeting to confirm that the company liquidation along with a n

of appointment of a liquidator.

A letter issued by the liquidator accepting to liquidate the company along with the liquidators documen

copy of the license, auditor registration certificate, a notarized signature specimen).

Payment of AED 2010 for obtaining certificates of the company dissolution and liquidators appointment, suto the legal advisor approval.

Published notice of liquidation in two Arabic local newspapers for one day only; the notice should give

debtors a grace period of 45 days from the date of the notice to submit their claims.

Second Phase:

Submit the original newspaper in which the notice appeared as well as the companys final report.

A declaration letter from the liquidator and the partners indicating that no objection from any other p

during 45 days from the date of announcement.

A letter from the Ministry of Labour and cancellation of the partners residence visa by the Directora

Naturalization & Residency in Dubai.

A copy of notarized minutes of the General Assemblys meeting and a copy of the certificate of dissolutio


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Documents required for the cancellation of a simple limited partnership:A completed registration and licensing form.

The cancelation decision issued by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority.


Documents required for the cancellation of a branch of a foreign company:A completed registration and licensing form.

The Ministry of Economys decision to cancel the foreign company branch.

An attested decision issued by the board of directors to cancel the foreign company branch.


Documents required for the cancellation of a branch of a local company:A completed registration and licensing form.

The Ministry of Economys decision to cancel the local company branch.

An at tested decision issued by the board of directors to cancel the local company branch.


Documents required for the cancellation of a branch of a free zone company:A completed registration and licensing form.

The Ministry of Economys decision to cancel the free zone company branch.

An attested decision issued by the parent company to cancel the free zone company branch (for companies

not registered with the Ministry of Economy).


Definition:Cancellation of a companys license that has been expired for more than two year.

First Phase:Submit the business registration application form.

The license must have been expired for more than two years.

An undertaking by the local partner that he will be held accountable for the company liabilities.

Submit documents supporting the reason for license cancellation (such as: a proof stating that the pa

stayed outside the country for more than 6 months or that the partner whereabouts are unknown).

Payment of AED 2010 to receive the companys certificate of dissolution.

Published notice of liquidation in two Arabic local newspapers for one day only; the notice should givdebtors a grace period of 15 days from the date of the notice to submit their claims.

A duly completed undertaking stating that the company has no liabilities recorded and assumin

responsibility for the validity of such statement (the form is available at all DEDs branches).

Second Phase:Submit the original newspaper.

A letter by the Ministry of Lab our stating that there are no employees sponsored under the license.

FeesThe second phase fee is AED 3010.

How to apply for the second phase?You can apply by visiting any of DEDs branches.

Cancellation of a companyslicense that has been expired for more than two year:


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Definition:Suspension of a business activity under an expired license and stop the accumulation of fines during the suspension

period ranging from one to three years.

Procedures and Required DocumentsA letter from the company to request for a temporary suspension of license.


A letter from the Ministry of Labour proving that there are no labour restrictions imposed on the license.

Fees:AED 2010 per each year of suspension, to be added to the outstanding fines on the license.

Is it possible to block the license for less than three years?No, it is not possible. However, the license freeze can be cancelled at any time

Can you stop the deactivation of the license before the expiry date of thesuspension period?It is possible to stop the deactivation of the license at any time after the date of suspension and before the end of

the suspension period, bearing in mind t hat no refunded fees shall be applicab le.

Can a company with a suspended license practice the activity during thesuspension period?It is illegal for a company with a suspended license to practice a ny of its activities during the suspension

period and fines will be imposed as per the regulations applicable on infringing licenses.

Suspension of a Business Activity under an Expired License

Definition:It is when two or more companies are amalgamated requiring the liquidation of one company and the amend

of the other company details whether by increasing the capital, adding partners or changing the trade nam

the manager. Both of the reconstructed and amalgamated companies must submit transactions simultaneou

Procedures and Required DocumentsSubmit the registration application form.

Submit a d uly notarized amalgamation agreement by the parties.

Submit a duly notarized minutes of the g eneral assembly meeting from the amalgamated company to co

liquidation and appointment of liquidator and mention his name.

Submit the liquidator documents (a copy of the liquidator license, a registered auditor certificate, a nota

signature specimen).

Published notice of liquidation in two Arabic local newspapers for one day only; taking into consideration tthe phrase (Liquidation for the Purpose of Amalgamation); the notice should give the debtors a grace per

60 days from the date of the notice to submit their claims..

A copy of the general assemblys minutes.

Transaction will be forwarded to DEDs Legal Affairs for approval.

Upon payment of fees and obtaining the amalgamation certificate, you must:Submit a duly notarized Addendum to Memorandum of Association to confirm the increase of the capita

addition of partners or other amendments.

Submit the original newspapers containing the respective announcement as well as the companys final re

Submit the liquidator declaration that there has been no objection filed by any party within 60 days from

date of the announcement.

Howtoapplyforthisservice?You can apply by visiting DEDs headquarters and branches.

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What is a commercial mortgage?It is the process of mortgaging the license or the registered business premises or the partners shares to apply

for a loan from one of the banks operating in the UAE or for any other purpose that requires mortgage certificate.

There are two types of mortgages:

Mortgage of a business premises that requires a published a nnouncement and a mortgage certificate.

Mortgage of shares that does not require a published announcement, however a mortgage certificate must be

issued.

Procedures and Required DocumentsFirst Phase:

A d uly notarized mortgage contract by the mortgager and mortgagee duly authenticated by the notary public.

A d uly completed mortgage application form.An undertaking that the license is not previously mortgaged.

Then, the transaction shall be referred to the legal advisor at the Department of Economic Department in Dubai

(DED) for advice and approval.

Second Phase:

Publish the announcement about business premises mortgage for 30 days.

Print out the mortgage certificate.

Third: A List of Fees for the Business Registration & Licensing Procedures:Note: The following fees shall, in no way, constitute the total costs for licensing procedures; each procedure or

service is subject to a fixed fee. Moreover, other government authorities applicable fees are not included.

Commercial MortgageDescription Fee

Registration of a Professional License 600

Registration of a Commercial License 600

Registration of an Industrial License 600

Extract /Copy Files 50

Add a Partner 500

Add a Business Activity 500

Change/Add a Director 500

Relocation of a Business Premises 500

Amend/Renew a License 500Change a Business Activity 500

Late Registration Penalty 200

Announce a Trade Name Change 500

Announce a Partner Withdrawal 500

Announce Withdrawal and Addition

of a Partner500

Announce a Partner Death and

Substitution of Heirs for Succession.500

Announce a License Transfer on

Death5

Announce a License Assignment 5

Announce a Foreign Company

Nationality Change5

Announce an Owners/a Partners

Name Change5

Announce a License Cancellation 5

Announce Other Amendments 5

Add and Change the Registration

Certificate Details

5

Add/Change a Public Relations

Officer (PRO)5

Announce an Owner/a Partner

Nationality Change5

Announce a Legal Form Change 5

Announce Appointment of Heirs

Representative5

Commercial Services 500/1


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Local Services Agent 700

Initial Approvals 100

Translation of a License 250

Delete a Director 500

Delete a Partner 500

Delete a Public Relations Officer

(PRO)500

Reserve a Trade Name 200

Trade Name indicates the business

territory (such as National or Gulf or

International)1,000

Trademark Franchising 1,000

Foreign Trade Name 2,000

Announce Business Premises

Mortgage500

Business Premises Mortgage

Registration Certificate3,000

Freeze a Business License 2,000

a Company Dissolution 2,000

Announce a Company Dissolution 500

Change a Company Name 500

Add a Technician/a Manager 500

Cancel a License 500

Commercial Services 50

Remove a Business Activity from the

Register500

Foreign Trade Name with Numbers 2,000

Arabized Trade Name 1,000

Reduce the Company Capital 500

Change a Trade Name 500

Withdraw a Partner 500

Sell a Business Premises 500

Substitute and Appoint Heirs 500

Change a Manager 500

Devolution of a License 500

Change an Owner/a Partner/a

Company Nationality500

Change a Legal Form 500

Delete a Business Activity 500

Change the Company Capital 500

Delete an Owner/Partner Name 500

Change the Company Capital Shares 500

Delete a Procedure 500

Trade Name (Dubai, Emirates, Gulf) 2,000

Abbreviated Trade Name (A.B ..etc) 2,000

Change a Company Name 500

Dissolve a Company and Appoint a

Liquidator2,000

Remove a Company from the

Register -Deregistration2,000

Announce a Company Legal Form

Change500

Issue a Building Contractor License 10,

Renew a Building Contractor License 3,

Issue a General Trading License 15,

Renew a General Trading License 3,

Knowledge Dirham

Issue an Investment License 15,

Renew an Investment License 3,

Add/Change in the Register

Merger/Amalgamation of License

Liquidation for Merger/Amalgamation 2,

Deregistration for Liquidation 2,

Certificates

PRO. card 1


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