License Amendments
For UAE Businesses
Change of partners. Trade name updates. Activity modifications. Share capital changes. We handle every type of license amendment with the DED and free zones, keeping your business moving while we manage the paperwork.
Confidential. Compliant. Fast turnaround.
Your business has changed. Your license should too.
Trade license details, including partners, activities, trade name, and share capital, must always reflect your current business reality. Running with an outdated license puts you at risk of fines, banking issues, and rejected visa applications. We handle every amendment with the DED, freezones, and economic departments so you stay compliant as you grow.
Average turnaround for most license amendments
License amendments processed across DED & UAE freezones
Trips to government offices on your end. We handle it all
Common License Amendments
Every government requirement handled, so you can focus on your business.
Change of Partners / Shareholders
Add, remove, or replace partners. Full DED & freezone processing including MOA amendments.
Trade Name Change
Rebrand or update your legal identity with a new trade name, from name reservation to license update.
Activity Modification
Add, remove, or change your licensed business activities to match how your business actually operates today.
Share Capital Update
Increase or change paid-up share capital, with all required notarized documentation and registry filings.
License Cancellation
Clean license cancellation with final compliance clearances and deregistration when closing an entity.
Emiratisation Compliance
Ensuring workforce changes maintain required Emiratisation ratios to avoid MOHRE penalties.
Your Amendments Partner
Assessment
We review your current situation, headcount, license structure, and compliance status. Free, confidential consultation.
Compliance Roadmap
We create a step-by-step plan covering every government requirement, deadline, and cost. No surprises.
Execution
Our PRO team handles all government submissions, employee processing, and documentation. You focus on your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most amendments, including partner changes, trade name updates, and activity additions, are processed within 5–10 working days. Share capital increases or MOA restatements with notarisation can take up to 3 weeks. We give you an exact timeline during the initial assessment.
Requirements vary by amendment type, but typically include the existing trade licence, passports & Emirates IDs of all partners, the existing MOA, and any new partner documents. We send you a tailored checklist after our first conversation and handle every government submission ourselves.
Yes. Activity additions, removals, and reclassifications can be processed any time. We confirm the new activity is compatible with your licence type, handle the DED or freezone amendment, and update your licence in your file. Your renewal date stays the same.
Government fees range from AED 1,000–5,000 depending on amendment type and authority (DED, DMCC, IFZA, etc.). Our service fee starts at AED 1,500 and depends on complexity. You get a fixed all-in quote with no surprises before we start.
Standard amendments do not affect your existing employee visas. Trade name changes and partner changes may require notifying your bank. We coordinate with your relationship manager to make the transition seamless and prevent any account holds.
Going Through a Transition? We Can Help.
Confidential consultation. No obligation. Let's map out your compliance requirements.
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