Change of Registered Details

Notifications from Participants cover all events concerning changes in registered details, including alterations to directors, changes to legal addresses, shareholder structures, share transfers, and others. As such, AIFC Participants must notify the Registrar of Companies Office of any amendments made. Each type of notification has its own deadline (usually 14 days from the date of changes) and it is important to submit the notification within the specified deadlines.

Types of changes

  • Legal address
  • Shareholders
  • Company executive
  • Share capital
  • Amendments to the articles of association
  • Amendments to the partnership agreement, etc

How to file an application for post-registration notification?

To apply for the post-registration notifications you may select one of the following options to file the application.

ONLINE SUBMISSION FOR POST-REGISTRATION

01

For the events related to changes in
registered details such as:

  • Company name / business activity (only if the main
    business activity is changed)
  • Registered office address
  • CEO / Director / Authorised Signatory / Secretary
  • Notice / cessation of Ultimate Beneficial Owner
  • Appointment / removal of Auditor
  • Providing extracts (processing inquiries)
02
Submit online application via AIFC Digital Resident within the instruction.
03
Online application turnaround time 1–5 business days.
04
The post-registration fee for online applications is 50 USD (150 USD for NPIO/Foundation), online processing inquiries (extracts) 20 USD (100 USD for NPIO/Foundation). The fee is incurred once per submission.

OFFLINE (PAPER-FORMS) SUBMISSION FOR POST-REGISTRATION

01
For the events related to changes in registered details such as: – Transfer of Shares – Alteration/reduction of Share Capital
02
Within the Guidance, please fill out the paper-forms and submit the full application package (finalized, signed and accompanied by the payment confirmation).
03
The offline post-registration fee is 100 USD (300 USD for NPIO/Foundation), offline processing inquiries (extracts on paper signed and stamped) 40 USD (200 USD for NPIO/Foundation). The fee is incurred once per submission.
04
Offline application turnaround time: 7-10 business days.

AFSA website

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Digital Resident

For reporting, notifications, and requests access online services for AIFC participants
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