Manager change — 3–5 working days.
Appoint a new General Manager. Board resolution + DED filing + Establishment Card update + bank signature update. From AED 2,200 fully delivered.
- From
- AED 2,200
- Timeline
- 3–5 days
- Authority
- Dubai DED + MOHRE
- Bank update
- Required
What manager change involves.
A manager amendment changes the legally-appointed General Manager (GM) on a Dubai DED mainland LLC. The GM holds signing authority on behalf of the company in dealings with Dubai DED, MOHRE, GDRFA, banks, and contracts (subject to limits set in the Memorandum of Association). Process: board resolution appointing the new manager, Dubai DED amendment filing, Establishment Card update with MOHRE, bank-signature update. Total 3–5 working days for a UAE-resident incoming manager; 14–21 days if the new manager needs an investor visa first.
Itemised pricing.
| Line item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Board resolution drafting | AED 350 | YABS legal template |
| DED amendment filing | AED 600 | Government fee |
| Establishment Card update (MOHRE) | AED 350 | Government fee |
| Bank signature update coordination | Included | Per bank rules; usually 5–10 days |
| YABS service fee | AED 800 | Single line |
| 5% VAT (on YABS service) | AED 40 | Government tax |
| TOTAL | AED 2,140 | From price; UAE-resident incoming manager |
| Add: investor visa for new manager (if needed) | AED 3,200 | Separate per-visa fee |
Frequently asked questions
Who counts as the company manager?
The legally-appointed General Manager (sometimes called Director) recorded on the Dubai DED licence. The manager has signing authority for the company in dealings with DED, MOHRE, banks, and contracts (subject to MoA-defined limits). Every Dubai mainland LLC must have at least one appointed manager — typically a shareholder or a hired GM. The manager is named on the trade licence document and on the Establishment Card.
What documents do I need to change the manager?
Board resolution appointing the new manager (signed by all shareholders), incoming manager's passport copy, incoming manager's Emirates ID (if UAE resident) or visa-application paperwork (if non-resident), and existing manager's NOC if they're a shareholder departing. If the new manager is a foreign hire, employment visa must be sponsored by the company (separate ~AED 2,900 fee).
Does the new manager need UAE residency?
Yes for ongoing operational signing authority. Some short-term arrangements allow a non-resident manager to sign documents via Power of Attorney while their residency is being processed in parallel — typically 2–3 weeks bridging. Long-term, the manager must be a UAE resident with active Emirates ID.
Other amendments.
Change your appointed manager
From AED 2,200 fully delivered. 3–5 working days. Board resolution drafted by YABS to MoJ-licensed legal-translation standard.
This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.