• Any request for change of Activity or Company name requires formal approval from Wasl. To make a request, the owner must visit the WEC office with the required documents. It is the Tenant’s responsibility to apply for approval BEFORE making any changes to the Trade License.
• If the change in the company name or business activity is approved by Wasl, then the tenant can update the Trade License with DED. The tenant must approach Wasl with the new Trade License and pay the transfer fees to formalize the change of Company name or Business activity.

• The decision regarding the application for change in Company name / Business activity will be communicated after review.

Existing Trade License Documents

• Transfer Form (to be filled and given in office -Signed and Stamped).
• Copy of WASL Contract.
• Trade License Copy with Partners Page.
• All Partners Passport + Visa + EID Copies.

New Trade License Documents (after Wasl Approval for Company name / Business activity change)

• Tenant Information Form (Corporate) (to be filled and given in office -Signed and Stamped).
• Memorandum of Association Copy.
• New Trade License Copy with Partners Page.
• All Partners Passport + Visa + EID Copies.

• Transfer fee: 5000 AED + VAT

• Approval time: 3-5 working days.
• Working days: 8 AM to 11 AM Monday to Friday.