I want to transfer my trade license to branch registered under the same License is it possible in uae. branch is in same emirate

In United Arab Emirates
Last Updated: Apr 11, 2026
We have a branch in our main license, and we are planning to close the head office and transfer the office address to the branch. Is that possible? The branch is in the same emirates.

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LexLoom Legal & Tax

LexLoom Legal & Tax

Apr 11, 2026
Yes, this is generally possible for a mainland licence. You would amend the registered address on the main licence through the relevant economic department, replacing the current head office address with the branch address. The branch registration would likely need to be reviewed as well, since both would then share the same address. If the main licence is a free zone licence, the answer is different, as free zones typically require the licensed entity to maintain a registered address within the free zone.
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