Apply for licence amendment with DET or your free zone, update MOA if required, obtain external NOCs for regulated activities, and pay amendment fees.
Licence Amendment
Trade License Amendment Dubai
Amend your Dubai trade licence for new activities, shareholder changes, manager updates, or legal form modifications — KPM Global Services coordinates DET and free zone amendment workflows with correct MOA and authority filings.
- Activity Addition
- Partner Changes
- DET & Free Zones
Amendment Flow
Trade License Amendment Dubai
1Assess
2Document
3File
4Updated
Keep licence aligned with operations
Avoid trading outside licensed activities.
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Overview
When and why to amend a Dubai trade licence
Trade licence amendments in Dubai update your commercial registration when business reality changes — adding new activity codes, transferring shares between partners, appointing a new manager, changing company legal form, or updating registered address details.
Operating outside licensed activities exposes companies to DET fines, bank compliance issues, and visa complications. Amendments must follow authority procedures including updated MOA notarisation, board resolutions, and government fee payment.
KPM Global Services handles mainland DET amendments and free zone licence modifications, ensuring immigration files, establishment cards, and bank KYC records align with the updated licence.
Who This Is For
Licence amendment clients
- Companies expanding into new business lines requiring additional activities
- Shareholders buying or selling stakes in Dubai LLCs
- Businesses appointing new authorised managers or legal representatives
- Free zone entities updating licence packages or visa quotas
- Companies relocating to new commercial premises on mainland
- Groups restructuring ownership between holding and operating entities
How We Help
Trade licence amendment services
Activity addition
Map new operations to compliant codes and obtain external NOCs if required.
Shareholder changes
Coordinate share transfer, updated MOA, and partner immigration updates.
Manager updates
File manager change with DET and align GDRFA authorised signatory records.
MOA notarisation
Prepare bilingual MOA amendments and notary appointments.
Free zone amendments
Process package upgrades, activity changes, and office relocations in free zones.
Post-amendment sync
Update bank, VAT TRN, and Corporate Tax records after licence change.
Process
Six steps to amend your Dubai trade licence
- 1
Amendment scoping
Confirm change type, authority requirements, and external approvals needed.
- 2
Document preparation
Draft board resolution, amended MOA, and shareholder consent forms.
- 3
Notarisation
Notarise MOA amendments at Dubai Notary Public where mainland rules require.
- 4
Authority submission
File amendment application with DET or free zone and pay government fees.
- 5
Approval & issuance
Collect updated trade licence reflecting approved changes.
- 6
Downstream updates
Sync establishment card, visas, bank, and tax registrations.
Documents
Licence amendment documents
- Current trade licence and establishment card
- Passport copies of all shareholders and new manager
- Amended Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Board resolution approving the amendment
- Share transfer agreement for partner changes
- NOC from current sponsor for incoming UAE resident partners
- Updated Ejari tenancy for address changes on mainland
- External NOCs for newly added regulated activities
Pricing
Licence amendment cost factors
Amendment fees depend on change type and jurisdiction.
- Amendment category — activity, partner, manager, or address
- DET government fees versus free zone amendment tariffs
- MOA notarisation and legal translation costs
- External approval fees for new regulated activities
- PRO service fees and urgency surcharges
Government amendment fees are published by DET and free zone authorities. KPM Global Services quotes complete costs before filing.
Timeline
Typical licence amendment timeline
2–3 days
Documentation
MOA amendment drafted and shareholder signatures collected.
3–5 days
Notarisation
MOA notarised and amendment file compiled.
5–10 days
Authority review
DET or free zone processes amendment application.
Post-issue
Sync
Immigration and bank records updated to match new licence.
Avoid Mistakes
Trade licence amendment mistakes
- Trading new activities before amendment approval
- Incomplete share transfer documentation causing DET rejection
- Failing to update manager on establishment card after licence change
- Adding regulated activities without securing sector NOC first
- Not syncing bank KYC after significant ownership changes
- Ignoring visa implications when partners exit the company
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on trade licence amendments in Dubai from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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