For establishing a business in the UAE, it is very important to have a clear and legally compliant Memorandum of Association (MOA). At HHS Lawyers, we draft, review, and notarize MOAs under the UAE Commercial Companies Law and the requirements of various licensing authorities. Our legal team will ensure that your MOA correctly expresses your business goals and that the interests of all shareholders are protected.
A Memorandum of Association, or MOA, is a legal document that defines a company’s structure, scope of activities, capital investment, and shareholder responsibilities. It is one of the most important documents in the business setup process in the UAE when creating a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a Free Zone entity, or entering into a joint venture.
The MOA includes:
In the absence of a properly drafted MOA, your company will not be licensed or legally recognized in the UAE.
In the UAE, an MOA must necessarily be drafted in Arabic language or in a bilingual format with Arabic being the legally binding version. The contents must strictly follow the legal format prescribed by the Department of Economic Development (DED) with respect to mainland companies or that which governs the respective Free Zone Authority.
Poor drafting of MOA may lead to:
Thus, it is very important that legal experts draft and notarize your Memorandum of Association to be completely compliant and clear.
HHS lawyers provide full legal service for your every requirement with respect to MOA. Our services comprise:
The Memorandum of Association can be prepared in either the Arabic or bilingual version (Arabic-English), with Arabic being legally binding. Our legal team makes sure about the accuracy of translation and precise legal terminology so that all parties understand their rights and obligations.
We will also arrange the notarization of your MOA by the Notary Public of the UAE itself or such other authority as may be required by the relevant Free Zone. Besides, we help in the procedure of attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and other entities when required, especially where foreign stakeholders are concerned.
We handle all submissions of the MOA with DED, the Free Zone Authority, or offshore registrars. Our goal is to ensure that the entire process of company formation is easier for you.
Whether starting a new company or restructuring an existing one, HHS Lawyers in Dubai shall assist you with all professional support of the highest legal standards.
Don’t leave your company’s future to chance. In the UAE, the Memorandum of Association is the foundation of your business structure. Ensure that it is put into writing correctly by our proficient legal team. Contact HHS Lawyers today for consultation and start the process of drafting or amending your MOA. We are here to make the experience smooth, compliant, and hassle-free.