MoA Amendments
Amend your company's Memorandum of Association for share transfers, new partners, capital changes, activities or managers.
What this service covers
Your Memorandum of Association (MoA) records who owns the company, its capital and how it is managed. Whenever any of this changes, the MoA and the trade licence have to be amended with the licensing authority, and often with the bank, immigration and tax authorities too.
We draft the amendment, arrange notarisation and approvals, and update every record that depends on it so nothing is left out of step.
Who it is for
- Shareholders buying or selling shares
- Companies bringing in a new partner or investor
- Businesses changing capital, activities or company name
- Companies appointing a new manager or signatory
How we help.
Share transfer
Drafting and registering the transfer between existing or new shareholders.
Partner changes
Adding or removing partners and updating ownership percentages.
Capital changes
Increasing or reducing share capital with the supporting resolutions.
Activity and name changes
Adding activities, changing the trade name or legal form.
Manager appointment
Updating managers and authorised signatories.
Downstream updates
Licence, immigration establishment card, bank mandate and FTA records.
From first call to done.
Agree the change
We confirm what is changing and any approvals it needs.
Draft documents
Amended MoA, resolutions and transfer agreements.
Notarise and approve
Signing before a notary and approval by the authority.
Update the licence
Amended licence and company records issued.
Update other records
Bank, immigration and tax registrations brought in line.
A change of ownership or manager can affect your bank account, visas and tax registration. Updating everything together avoids frozen accounts and penalties for outdated records.
What you will typically need.
Exact requirements depend on your activity and the authority involved. We give you a tailored checklist after the first consultation.
Government fees, timelines and eligibility vary by authority, emirate and business activity. We confirm a written estimate after an initial consultation, before you commit to anything.
Typical documents
- Current trade licence and MoA
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of all parties
- Board or shareholder resolution approving the change
- Attested corporate documents for corporate shareholders
- No-objection letters where required
Common questions.
Usually all parties sign before a notary, either in person or through a properly attested power of attorney.
Typically one to three weeks depending on the authority and the type of change.
Yes. Changes in ownership or control usually have to be reflected in your beneficial ownership records within the set deadline.
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