Merge (or acquisition) foreign Entity
This service allows the merger or acquisition of one entity with another entity.
Merge (or acquisition) foreign Entity
Service Fees
AED 7,500 for the main branch.
Note:
Amendment fee of AED 1,500 shall be charged per branch. In the event that a new bank guarantee is submitted, the previous bank guarantee shall be issued.
Conditions and Requirements
It is required to amend the commercial license with the relevant local authority before submitting the application.
Required Documents
- Licence issued by the Competent Authority following the merger or acquisition.
- A copy of the certificate or an official extract issued by the Competent Authority in the country of origin evidencing the sale or acquisition, duly attested in accordance with the applicable legal procedures and translated into Arabic by a certified legal translator, provided that the document has been issued within one (1) Gregorian year prior to the submission date.
Steps and Procedures
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Fill in the application data and attach the required documents
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Verify the accuracy of the entered data and attached documents, and send a message to the applicant requesting any missing information
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If the application is rejected, a message will be sent to the establishment through the electronic system explaining the reasons for the rejection
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If approved, the registration certificate for branches and representative offices will be issued automatically
Service Type
Procedural
Average Duration for Service Delivery
3 working days
Service Provision Channels
- MOET website
- MOET smart app
Target Audience
Foreign Companies
Service Provision Timings
24 Hours
Contact Details
Call Center
Phone
8001222
Email
info@moet.gov.ae
Ministry of Economy's Unified Number
800 1222
Contact via WhatsApp
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Page was last updated on:
11 Sep 2026 12:33:46 PM
