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Shareholder Resolution Generator
Free UAE shareholder resolution templates — banking, share transfers, capital changes, appointments and more. Edit live, download in Word or PDF, and request attestation in a click.
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- Corporate bank account opening
- Company formation & amendment
- Share transfer & POA
- Visa & residency filings
- Government submissions
- Cross-border transactions
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Shareholder Resolutions in the UAE — Complete Guide
What is a shareholder resolution?
A shareholder resolution is a formal, written decision passed by the owners (shareholders) of a company. In the UAE it is one of the primary corporate governance instruments used by LLCs, free-zone companies and offshore entities to record decisions about the business — appointing managers, approving accounts, transferring shares, opening bank accounts and amending the Memorandum of Association.
When is a shareholder resolution required in the UAE?
UAE licensing authorities (DED, DMCC, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC), the notary public, banks and government departments routinely request a signed shareholder resolution before they process significant changes. Common triggers include opening or amending a corporate bank account, appointing or removing a manager, transferring shares, changing trade name or activities, increasing or reducing capital, distributing dividends, opening a branch and dissolving the company.
Does a shareholder resolution need attestation?
It depends on where the document will be used. Internal use inside the company does not require attestation. Submission to a UAE bank, notary, court or a foreign counterparty usually requires a chain of legalisation: notary public → UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) → destination-country embassy → destination country's foreign ministry. Free-zone entities often add a free-zone-authority attestation before MOFA. Budget AED 500–1,500 per resolution depending on destination.
Common uses of shareholder resolutions
- Corporate bank account opening and mandate updates
- Appointment or removal of managers, directors and signatories
- Share transfer, capital increase and capital reduction
- MOA amendments — trade name, activities, address
- Branch opening in the UAE and abroad
- Dividend declarations and annual approvals
- Company liquidation and de-registration
Shareholder resolution vs board resolution
A board resolution is passed by the directors of a company and typically covers day-to-day management decisions — signing contracts, engaging service providers, and executing decisions already approved by the owners. A shareholder resolution is passed by the owners and covers ownership-level or constitutional matters — share capital, MOA amendments, appointment of managers, dividends and dissolution. UAE authorities usually specify which one they require.
This content is educational and not legal advice. For binding advice on your specific matter, consult a UAE-licensed legal advisor.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shareholder resolution?
A written decision passed by the owners of a company recording an approval, appointment, or amendment. It is signed by the shareholders and, in most UAE cases, stamped with the company seal.
Is a shareholder resolution legally required in the UAE?
Yes — for most corporate changes UAE authorities and banks require a signed shareholder resolution before processing the change. Requirements vary between mainland, free-zone and offshore companies.
When is attestation required?
Whenever the resolution will be used outside the company — with banks, notary public, courts, government authorities, or foreign counterparties. Purely internal resolutions do not need attestation.
Do all shareholder resolutions require notarisation?
No. Bank mandates, share transfers and MOA amendments almost always need notarisation. Simple internal governance resolutions usually do not.
Can I edit the generated document?
Yes — every section of the generated template is editable directly on the preview. You can change wording, add clauses, and update signatures.
Can DocMak assist with attestation?
Yes. Use the 'Request attestation quote' button to receive a same-day quote covering notary, MOFA and embassy attestation.
Which authorities commonly require shareholder resolutions?
UAE banks, DED, free-zone authorities (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM), notary publics, MOFA, immigration, courts, and foreign embassies routinely request them.
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