UBO Compliance and Reporting in the UAE
UAE companies must identify their ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), keep a UBO register and file the information with their licensing authority.
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What to know about UBO Compliance
Identify owners
We identify the natural persons who ultimately own or control the company.
Register
We prepare and maintain the UBO register.
Filing
We file the information with the licensing authority.
Updates
We update the register when ownership or control changes.
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How this service works
Tell us what you need
We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.
Document check
We list the documents required and check what you already have.
Submission
We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.
Follow-up
We follow up and respond to any authority requests.
Delivery
We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.
What we need from you
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
- Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
- Company incorporation documents, where relevant
- A short description of your business activity
- Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you
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- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for UBO Compliance
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
Connected services
Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
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UBO Compliance: frequently asked questions
The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company.
Most do. We confirm your obligations from your structure.
Ownership or control changes should be reported to the authority within the time it sets. We track this for you.
Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.
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