A modification is a waiver, addition of a partner, change of activity, change of trade name or license type, or legal form.
• Trade name must have an Arabic meaning, with the exception of:
o Names of branches of foreign companies registered abroad
o Names of company branches, whether local or foreign
• Names not allowed to be registered:
o Allah names unless it is a compound personal name
o The names of international (famous) companies unless the name is for a branch
o Names of local, Arab and international bodies, institutions and organizations
o Names that conflict with the trademarks registered in the country, unless the applicant is authorized to use them
o Names that contradict public order and morals in the country
o Names that are ambiguous or similar to registered names or that lead to misleading the public
• It is not permissible to choose the names of important landmarks in the country such as (UAE – Emirates – Abu Dhabi- Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman- Umm Al Quwain - Ras Al Khaimah - Fujairah - Burj Khalifa - Zabeel - Al Wasl) and may not be selected also in case it is associated with (city or village)
• The following names should not be given as well: o Olympic - Al Ittihad - Zulal - Al Arsah - Modern - New - Arabic - Al Qasba
Investors- Private Sectors- Locals and Federal Authorities
Licensing form.
Copy of valid Emirates ID and passport for local investor, if required.
Copy of valid Emirates ID and passport for foreign investor, if required.
Certified no-objection letter for foreign investor who is working at government or federal entity in Sharjah in case of adding partner.
Approval of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs upon adding partner.
Approval of official authorities depending on activity.
Presence of concerned ones or their legal representatives (only when the investor visits the Department or service centers).
• Trade Name Amendment: AED 100
• Fees are applied in case of changing trade name into a foreign or translated one: AED 800
Active License
Branches of the Department of Economic Development from 07:30 in the morning until 03:30 in the evening
Service delivery centers (Tas’heel) from 8 am to 8 pm
One Working Day
80080000
If you face any issue please contact the help desk at the number:065122224
A modification is a waiver, addition of a partner, change of activity, change of trade name or license type, or legal form.
• Trade name must have an Arabic meaning, with the exception of:
o Names of branches of foreign companies registered abroad
o Names of company branches, whether local or foreign
• Names not allowed to be registered:
o Allah names unless it is a compound personal name
o The names of international (famous) companies unless the name is for a branch
o Names of local, Arab and international bodies, institutions and organizations
o Names that conflict with the trademarks registered in the country, unless the applicant is authorized to use them
o Names that contradict public order and morals in the country
o Names that are ambiguous or similar to registered names or that lead to misleading the public
• It is not permissible to choose the names of important landmarks in the country such as (UAE – Emirates – Abu Dhabi- Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman- Umm Al Quwain - Ras Al Khaimah - Fujairah - Burj Khalifa - Zabeel - Al Wasl) and may not be selected also in case it is associated with (city or village)
• The following names should not be given as well: o Olympic - Al Ittihad - Zulal - Al Arsah - Modern - New - Arabic - Al Qasba
Investors- Private Sectors- Locals and Federal Authorities
Licensing form.
Copy of valid Emirates ID and passport for local investor, if required.
Copy of valid Emirates ID and passport for foreign investor, if required.
Certified no-objection letter for foreign investor who is working at government or federal entity in Sharjah in case of adding partner.
Approval of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs upon adding partner.
Approval of official authorities depending on activity.
Presence of concerned ones or their legal representatives (only when the investor visits the Department or service centers).
• Trade Name Amendment: AED 100
• Fees are applied in case of changing trade name into a foreign or translated one: AED 800
Active License
Branches of the Department of Economic Development from 07:30 in the morning until 03:30 in the evening
Service delivery centers (Tas’heel) from 8 am to 8 pm
One Working Day
80080000
If you face any issue please contact the help desk at the number:065122224