Making changes to your Dubai mainland business license? The Department of Economic Development (DED) allows several types of amendments to keep your business updated. Here’s everything you need to know about modifying your mainland license in Dubai.
Types of Dubai Mainland License Amendments
- Trade Name Change
- Modify your company’s legal name
- Requires new name reservation and approval
- Cost: AED 500-1,000
- Business Activity Updates
- Add or remove activities
- Special approvals needed for regulated sectors
- Processing time: 2-3 working days
- Legal Structure Modification
- Convert between LLC, Sole Establishment, etc.
- Requires updated Memorandum of Association
- May need notarization
- Capital Adjustment
- Increase or decrease share capital
- Mandatory for LLCs with capital changes
- Requires MOA amendment
- Ownership Changes
- Add/remove partners or shareholders
- Change ownership percentages
- Requires NOC from existing partners
- Management Updates
- Change authorized signatories
- Appoint new managers
- Requires board resolution
- Address Modification
- Update registered business address
- Requires new Ejari (tenancy contract)
- Physical verification may be needed
- License Renewal Extension
- Renew expired licenses
- Late fees apply after grace period
- Branch Updates
- Add, modify or close branches
- Separate fees for each branch
Amendment Process Timeline
| Step | Action | Timeframe |
| 1 | Document preparation | 1-2 days |
| 2 | DED application submission | 1 day |
| 3 | Approval & payment | 1-2 days |
| 4 | Updated license issuance | 1 day |
| Total | 3-5 working days |
Required Documents
- Original trade license
- Passport copies of owners
- Updated MOA (for legal changes)
- Ejari contract (for address changes)
- Board resolution (for management changes)
- NOC from existing partners (if applicable)
Pro Tip: Some amendments like legal form changes may require liquidating and re-establishing the company. Always consult with experts like Ez Bizz Corporate Services LLC before proceeding.
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