Companies for Sale Dubai
Companies for Sale Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi is designed for UAE-based investors and businesses that want a clearer, more organised route before proceeding. We review the profile, required documents, relevant authorities or institutions and practical next steps based on the specific case.
Companies for Sale Dubai – Overview
Companies for Sale Dubai is a business-acquisition support service for clients considering the purchase of an existing UAE company, licensed business or ownership interest. The legal transaction is generally an acquisition or transfer of shares/ownership, not the purchase of a license as a standalone asset. Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law, an LLC partner may assign a stake to another partner or a third party, but the assignment must follow the company’s MOA, be formally attested and be recorded with the competent authority before it is effective against the company and third parties. Mainland and free-zone procedures differ.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Existing company / licensed business acquisition support |
| Primary Market | Dubai / UAE |
| Competent Authority | DET for Dubai mainland; relevant free-zone authority for free-zone companies |
| Government Fee | Varies by authority, legal form and amendments required |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Case by case – enquire |
| Key Legal Step | Formal ownership/share transfer and registry update |
| Processing Time | Varies by authority and transaction complexity |
Fees, banking criteria, government procedures and investment conditions can change. Confirm current requirements before proceeding.
Documents / Information Required
- Current trade license
- Memorandum / Articles of Association and amendments
- Shareholder register / ownership details
- Dubai Unified License or license reference, where applicable
- UBO / beneficial-owner information
- Partners’ passports, Emirates IDs and residence documents, as applicable
- Company bank statements and financial records for due diligence
- Corporate Tax / VAT registration and filing records, where applicable
- Employee, labour, WPS and visa records, where applicable
- Ejari / lease and landlord documents
- Material supplier, customer, finance and litigation documents
- Any sector-specific approvals or NOCs
Government / Service Fees
| Fee Type | Approach |
| Government amendment / ownership-transfer fees | Variable – competent authority dependent |
| Notary / attestation charges | May apply depending on legal documents |
| Free-zone amendment charges | Variable by free-zone authority |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Case by case – enquire |
| Legal / accounting due diligence | Separate if specialist review is required |
Processing / Review Time
There is no single UAE-wide processing time for acquiring an existing company. Timing depends on whether the company is Dubai mainland or free zone, its legal form, the number of partners, required partner notices or approvals, notarisation, beneficial-owner updates, sector approvals and whether liabilities or bank/employee matters must be resolved before transfer.
How the Process Works
- Identify the target company and verify its license and legal form.
- Conduct commercial, legal, financial, tax, employee and liability due diligence appropriate to the transaction.
- Confirm the agreed purchase structure: full ownership, partial share transfer or asset/business acquisition.
- Prepare the share-transfer / amendment documents and obtain required partner, authority or sector approvals.
- Complete attestation/notarisation and register the ownership change with the competent authority.
- Update UBO, banking, tax, labour, immigration, lease and operational records after completion.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial profile and requirement review
- Tailored document checklist
- Comparison of suitable routes, authorities, opportunities or institutions
- Coordination of application / transaction preparation
- Identification of additional legal, financial, banking or compliance requirements
- Follow-up and next-step support
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative and business support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government, bank, third-party and professional fees
- No guarantee of bank approval, investment return or government decision
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and coordination. Final government approvals, bank-account decisions and regulated investment decisions are made by the relevant authority, bank or licensed provider. Investment screening and due diligence cannot guarantee future performance or eliminate investment risk.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us your basic company, investment or banking requirements. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review your profile and provide a tailored checklist and practical next-step guidance.
