Changing the Licensed Ownership of Private Medical Facilities

Service completion duration

    • Approval of the application: 2 working days
    • Final license f...

Service fees

  • Application fees: AED100
  • Final License fees for new owner (as per the type ...

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About the Service

This service allows the transfer of the ownership of medical facilities and receipt of licenses under the names of new owners. Such facilities include public and specialized clinics, medical centers, diagnostic and rehabilitation centers, emergency and home health centers, fertility and recuperation centers, one-day surgery centers and hospitals, and hospitals of different sizes and specialties.

Service Process

  • 1
    Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.

    • 2
      Submit the application and pay the application fee and fines, if any.

      • 3
        A no objection certificate will be issued to obtain the required approvals and licenses from other government authorities (after obtaining security approvals).

        • 4
          Attach the required documents and pay the fee to change the name of the owner.

          • 5
            The final approval and the new license with the name of the new owner will be issued.

            Conditions & Requirements

            1. The facility must have been open and practising its commercial activity with a valid license for more than 6 months.

            2. The new owner must obtain a security clearance.

            Service completion duration
            • Approval of the application: 2 working days
            • Final license for the new owner: 2 working days
            Service fees

            Application fees: AED100

            Final License fees for new owner (as per the type of facility):

            General Clinic/Rehabilitation Center/Home Health Center: AED 5000
            Specialist Clinic/Medical Diagnosis Center/Emergency Center: AED 6000
            Multi-Specialty Clinic: AED 12000 to AED 18000.
            Fertility Center/Convalescent Home/One-Day Surgeries Hospital: AED 20000
            Hospital (1 to 50 beds): AED 20000
            Hospital (50 to 100 beds): AED 30000
            Hospital (100+ beds): AED 40000
            Service channels
            • MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae

            • MOHAP Smart App

            • Email: info@mohap.gov.ae

            Service locations

            Payment channels
            • E- Payment

            Target audience
            • Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities

            Department name

            Licensing and Accreditation

            Sector name

            Health Regulation

            Main service

            Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

            Service Code

            110-03-021-047

            Service Classfication

            Transactional

            Service Type

            Government to Business

            Sub Service Type

            Auxiliary

            Related Services
            • Departments of Economic Development: Issue Trade License

            Service Bundle

            This service is not linked to any bundles

            Number of Transactions

            164

            Notes

            This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.

            Required Documents
            • Initial approval:

              • Application or letter of request to change the licensed ownership

              • Security character reference form for the new owner

              • National ID card

              • Last approved trade license issued by the Department of Economic Development

              • List of partners

              • A copy of the facility's license issued by MOHAP

            • Final approval:

              • Assignment contract attested by a notary or the assignment document from the Department of Economic Development

              • A copy of the trade license with new owner's details

              • The request letter from the owner

            Sustainable Goals
            Good Health And Well-Being

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