1. What is UBO declaration in UAE?
a. According to the Resolution passed by the UAE Cabinet, UBO is a person who directly or indirectly owns and controls a company.
This means:
- The person owns 25% or more of an entity’s shares
- Has at least 25% of voting shares
- Controls the entity through any other means such as appointing or dismissing the majority of directors
b. If such a natural person as mentioned in (1) is not available, UBO will be a person who has control over the company through other means.
c. If no natural person identified via conditions mentioned in (1) and (2), a person appointed by higher management shall be considered as a UBO
d. If any of the conditions specified above is satisfied by one or more persons, then everyone shall be considered as UBO.
2. Who is a UBO in a Company?
UBO is an individual who holds most amount of control in the company and owns maximum benefits from the business.
3. How to submit UBO in UAE
To submit online:
- Browse to ded.ae
- Go to e-services
- Add/ modify beneficiary
- Login with UAE pass
Fill in required data and upload documents
To submit in person: Authorized representative of the entity shall go in person to the service center and submit necessary documents