Dubai, UAE

Is it possible to close the main office of a company and keep the branch?

Hello.

We have 2 tourism LLC companies registered in Dubai, UAE. Nr. 1 is registered as the main office on the trade license and Nr. 2 is registered as a branch office on the trade license.

We want to close the main office and shift the main office to Nr. 2 which is currently the branch office. We have been told that it's not possible since the trade licenses can't supersede each other.

Does any lawyer know a way to shift these offices without facing any financial and legal trouble?

Mohsen Moustafa Mohamed

Al Dhaheri International Advocates & Legal Consultants

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4 Jan 2023, 11:21

Dear Questioner,

I assure you we can help if you can trust us to check your documents so that we will know what legal action to take.

4 Jan 2023, 11:26

Hi Mr. Mohsen.

I will give you a call, and we are based in Business Bay too.

I will set up an appointment with you so that we can discuss all details further since I'm looking for a new legal advisor for our company.

4 Jan 2023, 13:58

Good day,

Thank you for your query regarding closing the main office license and transferring it to the main office license to your branch office.

Please note that prior to giving our legal opinion, we need to review all the documents related to your companies.

We are very happy to assist you and act as your legal advisor for you on this matter. The relevant professional fee would be applicable for all legal opinions and other related matters.

I am pleased to help you. You can contact me by email or phone number.

“It is never too early to call your lawyer but it can be too late"

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Maryam Alyassi

Maryam Alyassi Advocates and Legal Consultants

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4 Jan 2023, 11:37

Hello,

As per your query, please note that first of all, we would like to know the official address as per the license.

Also, if physically both the offices are in different locations, then you can close the branch office license and use the address in the main office license.

4 Jan 2023, 11:37

Please call or email us.

6 Jan 2023, 05:38

Hello. I will send you a detailed email. Meanwhile, if you are specialized on tourism/commercial topics, I would be very happy to work with you closer since our company needs a partner legal firm.

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Ahmed Gabr

Elnaggar & Partners

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4 Jan 2023, 13:12

Hello,

You have two options:

You can either amend the MOA of N1 and change it to N2 information and close N2 because you can't shut down the main office while the branch is operating.

Or you can establish a Holding Company and add N1 and N2 under the Holding, close N1 and keep N2, now N2 no longer follows N1 but follows the holding company.

6 Jan 2023, 06:00

I do understand, thank you Mr. Ahmed. Can I have your mobile number and contact details so that I will give you a call to set up an appointment because we need a legal advisor for our company and it will be lovely to meet in person and discuss all these matters.

6 Jan 2023, 08:20

indeed it is my pleasure, please do feel free to contact me at 0505063601

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