To complete your application, we'll need you to upload company documents, answer a few questions, and verify shareholders who own more than 5% of the company.

You will need to upload:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Articles of Association
• Register of Directors 
• Register of Shareholders
• Certificate of Good Standing - Optional

Where to find this documentation:

Certificate of Incorporation
Proof that the company has been legally formed and registered as a corporate entity. It confirms the company's name, registration number, date of incorporation, and legal form.

In the UAE, the Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the relevant authority at the time of incorporation and is a historical document. You received the Certificate of Incorporation from your registering authority, either the Department of Economic Development (DED) for mainland companies, or your relevant Free Zone Authority (such as DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DMCC, etc.) for free zone companies. If you no longer have your Certificate of Incorporation, contact your registering authority directly. It must carry the official issuing authority stamp. It should be dated with your business incorporation date.

Articles of Association (Memorandum of Association (MOA))
The founding document that defines the company's purpose, structure, and internal governance rules. It acts as the company's legal constitution and was signed at the time of incorporation.

This is the founding document drafted and signed at the time of incorporation. For mainland companies it is notarized by the Notary Public and attested by the relevant emirate authority. For free zone companies it is issued and stamped by the Free Zone Authority. You received this document at the time of incorporation. If you no longer have it, contact your founding notary (mainland) or your Free Zone Authority (free zone) to request a certified copy. It must be signed by the notary and founding shareholders (mainland) or carry the Free Zone Authority stamp (free zone). This is a historical document; the date on it will be your incorporation or amendment date, which is expected and fine. 

Register of Directors
A formal record of the individuals legally authorised to manage and represent the company. It confirms who holds executive responsibility and signing authority.

For UAE companies, you can provide a self-prepared document listing all current directors with their full name, title, address, nationality, country of residence, and date of appointment. The document must be signed by the owner or legal representative of the company and dated within 90 days of your submission to us.  

Register of Shareholders
A record of who owns the company and in what proportion. It identifies the ultimate beneficial 

For UAE companies, you can provide a self-prepared document listing all current shareholders with their full name, title, address, nationality, country of residence, and ownership percentage. The document must be signed by the owner or legal representative of the company and dated within 90 days of your submission to us. 

Certificate of Good Standing - Optional
Confirmation that the company is legally active, compliant, and in good standing with relevant authorities. It assures third parties that the company has not been dissolved or struck off.

The UAE issues formal Certificates of Good Standing, but the process differs depending on your jurisdiction. Mainland companies can request it from the DED of the relevant emirate. Free zone companies must request it directly from their Free Zone Authority; most major free zones (DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, JAFZA, etc.) issue this document upon request. It is not issued at incorporation and must be requested each time it is needed. This document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us, and must carry the issuing authority stamp.

Shareholders:

Each shareholder who owns more than 5% will have their identity checked (KYC). Once you have submitted your business documents, you will add the shareholders.

Each shareholder will receive an email to complete their KYC. They will need to upload their passport and proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

Once all business documentation and shareholders' identities have been checked, your account will be approved. Usually taking 1-3 business days.