FZM Solutions

Share transfer

Share transfer in the UAE, ownership, done right.

Adding an investor, buying out a partner or restructuring who owns what. We draft the agreement, amend the Memorandum of Association and lodge the change with the authority. Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, one advisor handles every shareholder change.

  • Add, remove or restructure owners
  • Agreement and MoA drafted for you
  • Notarised and authority-approved
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) and bank updated
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Before

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After

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New investor40%

When you need one

Every reason to change who owns the company.

Whatever the reason for moving shares, the paperwork is the same kind of work. We handle all of it.

Add an investor

Bring new capital and shareholders on board.

Buy out a partner

Remove an exiting shareholder cleanly.

Bring in family

Add a spouse, child or relative as co-owner.

Restructure shares

Re-balance ownership percentages.

Corporate shareholder

Add a holding company as an owner.

Sell the business

Transfer the company to a new owner.

Mainland or Free Zone

The route differs, the outcome is the same.

Where your company is registered sets the steps. We know both routes and run the right one for you.

Mainland LLC

  • Amend the Memorandum of Association
  • Signed before a Notary Public
  • Approved by the economic department

Free Zone company

  • Approval from the Free Zone authority
  • Updated MoA and share register
  • New share certificate issued

Either way, we prepare, notarise and file the paperwork for you.

How it works

From signed agreement. to updated share certificate.

  1. 01. Agree the terms

    1 to 2 days

    We document the new ownership split, any buy-out price and the shares moving between parties.

  2. 02. Draft the transfer agreement

    Same week

    We prepare the share transfer agreement and the updated Memorandum of Association.

  3. 03. Notarise and submit

    A few days

    Signed before a notary where required, then lodged with the authority for approval.

  4. 04. New ownership on record

    1 to 3 weeks

    Updated license, MoA and share certificate issued in the new shareholders' names.

Done properly

A transfer that holds up on paper.

Clean legal record

The ownership change is properly documented and filed with the authority.

Pre-emption respected

Existing shareholders' first-refusal rights are handled correctly.

UBO and bank updated

We update the UBO register and notify your bank of the new owners.

No disruption

Your license and day-to-day operations keep running throughout.

The work, split

You bring the details, we do the filing.

What you provide

  • Trade license copy
  • Current Memorandum of Association
  • Passport or Emirates ID of each shareholder
  • Agreed ownership split or buy-out terms
  • No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from existing shareholders, if required

What we handle

  • Draft the share transfer agreement
  • Update the MoA and share register
  • Arrange notarisation where required
  • Submit to the authority for approval
  • Update the UBO register and certificates
The FZM Solutions team that handles UAE company share transfers
Ownership changes, handled cleanly

Why FZM

A partner who knows both jurisdictions.

After fifteen years and more than 1,500 companies supported, we restructure ownership across Mainland and Free Zones, keeping your license, bank and visas intact throughout.

1,500+
Companies supported
15+
Years in the UAE
1
Advisor, end to end
1 to 3 wk
Typical turnaround

Corporate services

More ways we keep your company in order.

Trademark registrationProtect your brand name and logo.
Documents attestationMoFA, embassy and notary attestation.
Company name changeUpdate your registered company name.
Change of managementAmend the appointed manager on your license.
Company liquidationClose a company cleanly and compliantly.
Business setupStart a new company in the UAE.
Estimate your setup costs

Good to know

Share transfers, answered.

How do I transfer shares in a UAE company?
You agree the new ownership split, sign a share transfer agreement and amend the Memorandum of Association. For a Mainland LLC this is done before a notary with economic-department approval; in a Free Zone the authority approves the change and issues a new share certificate. We handle every step for you.
How long does a share transfer take?
Most transfers complete within one to three weeks, depending on the jurisdiction, the number of shareholders and how quickly documents are signed and notarised. We prepare everything in advance so it moves quickly.
Can I add or remove a shareholder without closing the company?
Yes. A share transfer changes ownership while the company keeps trading. Your license, bank account and operations continue, and we update the records to reflect the new shareholders.
Do all existing shareholders have to agree?
Usually yes. Existing shareholders often hold pre-emption rights, meaning they get first refusal before shares are sold to an outside party. We check your Memorandum of Association and obtain the necessary consents or NOCs.
Can a foreign individual or company hold shares?
Yes. Most UAE activities now allow 100 percent foreign ownership on the Mainland, and Free Zones have always allowed full foreign ownership. We advise on any activity-specific conditions before the transfer.
What does a share transfer cost in the UAE?
Cost depends on the jurisdiction and whether notarisation and translations are needed, since official and notary fees vary. We confirm a clear, fixed quote for your company before any work begins.
Do I need to update the bank and UBO register?
Yes. After a transfer the Ultimate Beneficial Owner register must be updated, and your bank will refresh its records for the new shareholders. We handle the UBO update and prepare what the bank needs.
Can you handle the whole share transfer?
Yes. We cover the agreement, the MoA amendment, notarisation, authority approval, the new share certificate and the UBO and bank updates. One advisor manages it from start to finish.
GoogleReviews
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  • Highly recommended. A professional team, prompt on every detailed query and seamless on every requirement, trade license, corporate tax, bank account, residence ID, medical.

    Maha Badr

  • Simply impeccable. They didn't just meet deadlines, they anticipated them, with quick and effective solutions even in complex situations.

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  • Very efficient. Company formation, employment contract, residency visa, and all the prerequisites handled. Friendly and professional throughout.

    Maciej Kolodziejczyk
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