Re-domicile / Transfer of Incorporation

Re-domicile / Transfer of Incorporation Process:

Re-domicile, also known as Transfer of Incorporation, is the process of moving a company’s legal registration from RAKEZ to another authority or jurisdiction, without closing the company and setting up a new company

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Customer Journey

  • Apply for NOC

    - Apply for a No Objection Certificate by sending email or by visiting any RAKEZ branch.
    - Submit Special Resolution by email

  • RAKEZ review & issue the NOC

    RAKEZ reviews the request, issues the quotation, and once the payment is completed, the NOC is issued.

  • Contact the New Authority

    Use the NOC to obtain a Certificate of Continuation or equivalent document.

  • Login to 360 Portal

    Go to Company Services and select De-registration.

  • Upload Documents and Submit the Request

    Upload the required documents and submit the de-registration request.

  • Final approval & Certificate

    After RAKEZ review and payment is completed, the Transfer of Incorporation Certificate is issued.

Outcome

  • Transfer of Incorporation completed successfully.

Service Fees & Delivery Timelines

Service Delivery Time

Processing Time: 2 to 5 working days.

Pricing

AED 3,000 – NOC for Transfer of Incorporation
AED 2,000 – Transfer of Incorporation fee
RAKEZ outstanding fees and external authority charges (if applicable)

Required Documents

1

NOC to redomicile: You can apply by sending email or by visiting any RAKEZ branch.

2

Special resolution: Click here to access the template

3

Certificate of Continuation: Can be obtained after receiving the NOC from RAKEZ. Please refer to the customer journey for details.

Terms & Conditions

  • RAKEZ will issue a Certificate confirming the company’s transfer from RAKEZ to the new jurisdiction, under RAKEZ Companies Regulations, upon payment of AED 2,000.
  • No publication is required for the Transfer of Incorporation.
  • RAKEZ will strike off the company name from the Register of Companies.
  • All required clearances must be obtained from third parties and submitted to RAKEZ.
  • NOC/approval is required for any facility with an outstanding mortgage or security interest.
  • RAKEZ may request additional documents or attestations if needed.
  • Employee visa cancellation must be completed before license cancellation, except for investors, partners, and company managers, whose visas will be cancelled during the license cancellation process.
  • Facilities with outstanding mortgages or security interests must obtain NOC/approval from the relevant bank.
  • The facility must be returned to its original condition, including removal of any civil/electrical modifications and signboards.
  • Power of Attorney (POA) must be submitted for verification and must be attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of issuance if needed.
  • After receiving the certificate, the company must cancel its records on the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal to avoid penalties.