AMENDMENT CHECKLIST - NON-FREE ZONE - Adding, removing or replacing directors of the board

Sep 19, 2026

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Amendment checklist detailing the required documents and signing/notarisation steps to add, remove, or replace directors for non-free zone registration updates. It covers shareholder application and resolution, director resignation/termination letter, new director board documentation including passport copies and specimen signature form, and amendments to the memorandum of association where applicable. The checklist also specifies eligibility (directors at least 21), POA original submission, Arabic language requirements with certified translation, and RAKEZ’s right to request further documents. Payments must be made to RAKEZ via RAKEZ Portal 360 or common payment methods.

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Required documents for amendment

Application and resolutions

Power of attorney and director letters

New director documents

Memorandum of Association amendment (if applicable)

Important notes

AMENDMENT CHECKLIST NON-FREE ZONE-ADDING, REMOVING OR REPLACING DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD The following documents are required to amend the necessary registration documents: 1. Application for Amendment Form Duly completed and submitted by the shareholder(s) or authorised representative 2. Resolution of the shareholder(s) appointing, removing or replacing the director(s) To be signed before RAKEZ personnel or notarised by a notary public in the UAE, or notarised and legalised up to the level of the UAE Embassy, as applicable and submitted in original format 3. In case the shareholder(s) is represented by an attorney, the Power of Attorney (POA) along with the valid passport copy or Emirates ID of the attorney are required. Notarised by a notary public in the UAE if issued in the UAE or notarised and legalised up to the level of the UAE embassy if issued outside UAE. 4. Termination or Resignation Letter of the outgoing director 5. Documents of the new board of director(s): a. Colour passport copy including visa and Emirates ID (for UAE residents) and signature pages b. Specimen Signature Form (template available) c. Acceptance letter of appointment/nomination as director 6. Amendment to the Memorandum of Association (MOA) (if applicable) To be signed before a notary public in the UAE or notarised and legalised up to the level of the UAE embassy IMPORTANT NOTES Director (s) shall be natural person who is at least 21 years old. The POA must be submitted in original format for verification. All documents of foreign companies shall be notarised and legalised up to the level of the UAE Embassy. RAKEZ reserves the right to call for any additional documents and/or attestations as and when necessary. Payments are to be made in favour of RAKEZ through RAKEZ Portal 360 or via wire transfer, demand draft, cheque, cash or credit card. All documents must be in Arabic. Documents in any other language must be accompanied by a certified/authenticated Arabic translation.

FAQs

What documents are required to amend director registration in the non-free zone?

You need an amendment application form, a shareholder resolution appointing/removing/replacing directors, and documents such as the outgoing director’s termination or resignation letter. For the new director, include passport copies, a specimen signature form, and an acceptance letter of appointment or nomination.

How must documents be signed or notarised?

Documents must be signed before RAKEZ personnel or notarised in the UAE, or notarised and legalised up to the level of the UAE Embassy as applicable. Additional requirements apply depending on where the document was issued.

What language and eligibility requirements apply?

All documents must be in Arabic; any other language must include a certified/authenticated Arabic translation. Directors must be natural persons at least 21 years old, and the POA must be submitted in original format for verification.

Sep 19, 2026

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