Does changing my registered address change my trade licence number?

No. A registered address change is an amendment to your existing licence. The licence number, the incorporation date, your TRN and your corporate tax registration all remain unchanged, and existing employment visas are unaffected by the address change itself.

Can I change my registered address while my licence is expired?

In most zones, not as a routine filing. DMCC allows companies with expired licences to apply, but only with a justification letter and the authority's approval. If both renewal and relocation are due, renew the licence first and then file the amendment.

Do I need an Ejari certificate to change my free zone address?

Only for a physical unit. Moving to a flexi desk or a business centre inside the free zone does not require an Ejari number - the zone's own allocation covers it, and an NOC is typically the only supporting document needed.

How much does a free zone registered address change cost in 2026?

DMCC publishes a Licence Address Amendment fee of AED 1,515 plus AED 20 in Knowledge and Innovation Dirham fees. Across zones, an all-in figure of AED 1,500 to AED 5,000 is a reasonable planning number once the establishment card amendment and any MoA amendment fee are included. Flexi-desk transitions at DMCC currently carry no change-of-address fee.

How long does the free zone take to approve the change?

DMCC approves in two business days, excluding the time needed for an Operational Fitness Certificate. A desk-product move can complete within a week; a physical unit requiring inspection and an OFC more realistically takes three to six weeks end to end.

Do I have to tell the Federal Tax Authority about a change of address?

Yes, within 20 business days of the change. The penalty for failing to notify in time is AED 5,000 for a first failure and AED 10,000 for subsequent failures. The penalty-free grace period that ran to 31 March 2025 has ended.

Will my bank account be affected?

Expect a KYC refresh. UAE banks treat a change of registered address as an AML trigger event, which can bring temporary transaction restrictions during review. Notifying your relationship manager before the move rather than after is the practical way to avoid disruption.

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