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About this 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conditions and requirements

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

  • 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

SDGs Goals

Service locations

Support

Payment channels

  • E-payment

Target audience

  • Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities

Resources

Service category

Business services

Sub service category

Private healthcare facilities services

Main service

Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

Service code

110-03-021-047

Service classification

  • Government to business

Service type

Transactional

Sub service type

Auxiliary

Number of transactions

1485

Notes

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

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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

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