Support for changes to your trade name, activity, shareholding or partners.
Overview
Whether you are adding an activity, changing shareholders, or updating your trade name, SUKOON manages the amendment application with the licensing authority.
Required Documents
Current license, MOA, passport copies of all parties.
Process
Amendment request; NOC where required; authority submission; updated license issuance.
Approximate processing time:
Varies by amendment type
Subject to applicable UAE regulations and authority approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary by structure and completeness of documentation. Free zone and mainland licenses are typically issued within 3–7 working days once all required documents are submitted.
A mainland license allows direct trading anywhere in the UAE, while a free zone license operates within a specific free zone framework with its own regulations. SUKOON can help you compare both against your business activity.
Yes. Most business activities allow 100% foreign ownership in both mainland and free zone structures, subject to applicable UAE regulations.
In most cases, company owners and eligible employees can apply for a UAE residence visa linked to the company license, subject to authority approval.
Yes. SUKOON helps prepare your documentation and introduces you to suitable banking partners. Account opening is subject to the bank's own approval process.
