Memorandum of Association
in UAE — Certified, Fast & Legally Binding

A Memorandum of Association (MOA) in the UAE is one of the most critical foundational legal documents required for company registration. It outlines the company's name, objectives, registered office address, share capital, and the rights and liabilities of all shareholders. Under UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 (Commercial Companies Law), every company operating on the UAE mainland must have a properly executed and government-attested MOA. Free zones also require an equivalent constitutional document, often referred to as an MOA or Articles of Association, depending on the jurisdiction.

Yes, it is mandatory. Arabic is the official language of the UAE, and any legal document — including the MOA — submitted to UAE mainland government authorities must either be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation. The translation must be performed by a translator officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Elite Translation's entire team holds this accreditation, making every MOA translation we produce fully legally valid across all UAE government departments.

Our standard turnaround is 24 to 48 business hours from document receipt and payment confirmation. For urgent cases, we offer a same-day express service for documents submitted before 12:00 PM UAE time — your certified translation will be ready by end of business day. Turnaround may vary slightly based on document complexity, page count, the specific language pair, and whether additional services such as notarization or attestation are required.

Elite Translation supports over 120 languages for MOA translation. The most common language pairs in the UAE include English to Arabic, Arabic to English, French to Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin) to Arabic, Hindi to Arabic, Russian to Arabic, German to Arabic, Spanish to Arabic, and Urdu to Arabic. All translations are executed by certified translators registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice, regardless of the language pair selected.

It depends on the intended use of the document. For standard DED or free zone submissions, a Ministry of Justice-certified translation is typically sufficient. However, for use in UAE courts, banking institutions, or international purposes, additional steps may be required — including Notary Public notarization, Ministry of Justice attestation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) legalization, and in some cases embassy legalization. Elite Translation offers a complete end-to-end attestation service so you never need to navigate government offices alone.

Absolutely. In addition to translation and certification, Elite Translation provides professional MOA drafting services for all types of UAE business entities — including Limited Liability Companies (LLC), sole establishments, civil companies, branch offices, and free zone entities. Our legal documentation specialists prepare each MOA in full compliance with the applicable UAE regulatory authority's requirements, ensuring a seamless approval process from day one.

Our certified MOA translation pricing starts from AED 150 per page for standard service. The final cost depends on the number of pages, language pair, required turnaround time, and any additional services such as notarization or attestation. We provide completely transparent and competitive pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises. Contact us or submit your document for a free, no-obligation quote within 30 minutes.

Yes — without exception. All certified translations and legal documents produced by Elite Translation are accepted by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Abu Dhabi DED, all major UAE free zones including DIFC, DMCC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, SHARJAH FZ, and others, as well as all UAE federal government entities. We are a UAE Ministry of Justice-approved translation office, giving our documents full legal standing across all UAE jurisdictions.