To renew a UAE trade license, companies must submit a signed application form along with signed terms and conditions and an approved price list. If the business operates from a physical office, a valid lease agreement must be provided. Updated passport and visa copies of the shareholders are also required to ensure regulatory records remain current.
A new visa application requires a completed and signed visa application form and a passport copy with at least seven months of validity and a minimum of three blank pages. Applicants must provide documents showing their current visa status, if applicable, as well as a copy of the company’s valid license and Establishment or Immigration Card. A signed employment contract is mandatory, and certain roles may require an attested and translated university degree. Recent passport-sized photographs with a white background must also be submitted.
Visa renewal applications require a signed renewal form and a passport copy that includes the existing UAE residence visa and meets the minimum validity requirements. Applicants must submit the original medical fitness test report confirming negative results and the Emirates ID renewal registration form. Supporting company documents, including the valid trade license and Establishment or Immigration Card, are required, along with a signed employment contract. Where applicable, an attested and translated university degree and compliant passport photographs must also be provided.
Trade license renewals are generally completed within two to seven working days, provided all documents are submitted correctly and no additional approvals or inspections are required by the licensing authority.
New employment visa applications typically take between two and six weeks to complete, while visa renewals are usually processed within five to fifteen working days. These timelines are indicative and may vary due to government security checks or additional regulatory requirements.
Dependant visa applications are normally processed within one to three weeks. Processing times may vary depending on document verification, immigration approvals, and individual circumstances.
A dependant visa application requires a signed residence visa application form along with copies of the sponsor’s valid passport and UAE residence visa. A copy of the dependant’s passport and documents confirming current visa status must be provided. The sponsor’s original Emirates ID, Ejari registration certificate, and tenancy contract or title deed are required, along with an original salary certificate issued by the employer or licensing authority. For spouses, an attested and translated marriage certificate is mandatory, and recent passport-sized photographs of the dependant must be submitted.
Changing a company name requires prior approval of the proposed name from the relevant licensing authority. Once approved, a legal notice announcing the name change must be published in a local newspaper. Signed amendment forms must be submitted, and all original company documents must be returned before the updated license can be issued.
To sell a company, immigration pre-approval must be obtained for the incoming owner or shareholders. Signed share sale or transfer agreements are required, and all original company documents must be returned. Additional requirements may apply depending on the company’s jurisdiction, activity, and licensing authority.
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