By the Pro24 DMCC Advisory Team — official DMCC Partner and business setup specialists in JLT, Dubai. Last reviewed August 2026.
Businesses evolve — you add a product line, take on an investor, or pivot your model. In DMCC, any material change to your company is handled through a formal company amendment on the member portal. Whether you want to add a business activity, transfer shares, or change your name, here’s how amendments work and how to avoid the common snags.
Key takeaways
- Adding activities, changing shareholders, name or capital all require a formal amendment.
- Most amendments need a board/shareholder resolution and updated MOA.
- Adding an activity may trigger extra approvals if it’s regulated.
- Keep amendments current — out-of-date details can stall renewals and banking.
What counts as an amendment
Common DMCC amendments include: adding or removing business activities; share transfers and changes of shareholder; appointing or removing a manager/director; changing the company name; adjusting share capital; and updating your registered address. Each is a defined portal process with its own document set.
Adding a business activity
This is the most frequent amendment. You select the new activity from DMCC’s approved list, and if it’s compatible with your existing licence type, it’s usually straightforward. If the new activity is regulated (for example precious metals or crypto), expect an extra approval step. Grouping compatible activities under one licence keeps you flexible without paying for a second licence.
Tip: Before adding an activity, check it won’t push you into a different licence category — that can change your capital, office or approval requirements.
Transferring shares
Bringing in an investor or changing ownership is done via a share-transfer amendment. It typically requires a shareholder resolution, an updated Memorandum of Association reflecting the new shareholding, and the incoming shareholder’s KYC documents. Where a corporate shareholder is involved, attested corporate documents are needed.
The general amendment process
- Pass a resolution approving the change.
- Prepare documents — updated MOA, KYC, approvals as needed.
- File on the DMCC member portal and pay the amendment fee.
- Obtain approvals for any regulated activity.
- Receive your updated licence and amended documents.
Timelines are usually a few working days for simple changes, longer where external approvals apply. See our DMCC company amendment service.
Keep your licence a living document. The companies that struggle at renewal are usually the ones whose reality drifted from their paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add an activity to my DMCC licence?
File an amendment on the member portal selecting the new activity; if it’s regulated, an extra approval applies. Compatible activities can sit on your existing licence.
Can I transfer DMCC shares to a new partner?
Yes — via a share-transfer amendment with a shareholder resolution, updated MOA and the new shareholder’s KYC.
How long does a DMCC amendment take?
Often a few working days for simple changes; longer if the change needs external regulatory approval.
Need to update your company? Pro24 handles DMCC amendments — activities, shares, name and more. Official reference: DMCC (dmcc.ae).
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