To change a company's name, a shareholder resolution must be prepared to approve the name change. This resolution is then filed with ADGM. There is a filing fee payable to ADGM for processing the name change.
When filing a change of company name, we need the information below:
Proposed Name: we will search the ADGM Company Register for any possible conflicts.
Acronyms / Special Words: if the proposed name includes an acronym, please elaborate on the meaning. If there is any particular meaning behind the proposed name, please provide the details.
Similarly name entities: are you associated with any similarly name entity in the GCC or elsewhere?
You may also want to consider amending the company's Articles of Association to reflect the new name. Filing a change of Company Name application does not automatically amend your Company's Articles so they will continue to show the old name. You will receive an updated Commercial Licence reflecting the new name, but you may also want to amend your Articles so that they reflect the new name.
This process can be completed alongside the name change, ensuring that the updated Articles, stamped by ADGM, reflect the new company name. While this step is not mandatory, many clients prefer to handle it concurrently for convenience. There is a filing fee payable to ADGM for processing this update.