KYC and UBO for Government Authorities
Ensure timely KYC and UBO filing for UAE companies to avoid fines and license issues. Learn about requirements, processes, and MIRAD's expert services.
KYC and UBO Documentation for Government Portals
Official submission of data on company structure, owners, and beneficiaries — without fines and delays. In the UAE, all companies are required to disclose information about Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) and regularly submit updated KYC documents to government portals. Late submission may result in fines, license suspension, or refusal to renew the license.
What are KYC and UBO
| Term | Definition |
| KYC (Know Your Customer) | A set of company data: license, director, address, banking information |
| UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) | An individual owning 25%+ of capital or controlling the company |
Where and When Submission is Required
- Ministry of Economy (goAML Portal).
- ESR Portal (Economic Substance Regulations).
- Free Zone Portals (DMCC, RAKEZ, SHAMS, JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South, etc.).
- DED Mainland (Dubai Economy, Abu Dhabi DED, etc.).
- FTA / tax portals.
- ICP / MOHRE — licenses and visas.
Mandatory Submission Cases
- Registration of a new company.
- Annual license renewal.
- Change in founders or UBO.
- Requirement from free zone or government authority.
- Request from a bank, auditor, or tax authority.
What is Included in MIRAD Service
| Work Stage | What We Do |
| Information Gathering | Questionnaire, company structure analysis |
| Package Preparation | KYC form, passports, Emirates ID, MOA, license |
| Ownership Analysis | For holdings, offshore companies, nominee structures |
| Multi-jurisdictional UBOs | Considering foreign companies and trusts |
| Uploading | goAML, ESR, FTA, Free Zone portals |
| Renewal | Reminders, resubmission, deadline control |
Need to Submit KYC/UBO Urgently?
MIRAD will prepare all forms and upload them to government portals on time. We will protect your business from fines and suspensions.
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