Commercial contract notarisation, UAE
Commercial Contract Notarisation in Dubai
Commercial contract notarisation in Dubai is our in-house notary public giving legal effect to an agreement between businesses, from a supply contract to a distribution agreement. We notarise it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home, from AED 500.
In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE.
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In-house notary public
We notarise the contract at our Business Bay office
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Any commercial agreement between businesses
Not limited to one named contract type
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Arabic and English
Both texts checked side by side
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In person, online or at home
Sign where it suits you
What commercial contract notarisation covers
A commercial contract is any agreement between businesses that sets out what each side will do, such as a supply agreement, a distribution agreement, a service contract or a partnership agreement. Notarising it gives the contract a checked date and a notary’s confirmation that the named parties signed it, which strengthens its standing if a dispute reaches a UAE court. Two named contract types, a commercial agency agreement and a local service agent agreement, have their own pages because they follow a specific legal form. Any other commercial contract is notarised under this service. We read the contract before you sign, to check the parties, the signatures and the company authority are in order.
Commercial contracts we notarise
Supply and distribution agreements
An agreement setting out supply, pricing or distribution terms.
Service and consultancy contracts
An agreement for one business to provide services to another.
Partnership and joint venture agreements
An agreement between businesses working together on a venture.
Commercial agency agreement
A named agency contract with its own legal form.
Local service agent agreement
A named agreement for a local service agent.
What the contract must contain
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The parties
Every business named exactly as on its trade licence.
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The signatories
Named individuals with authority to sign for each business.
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The terms agreed
What each side will do, and for how long.
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The company stamps
Where a company signs with a stamp as well as a signature.
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Both language texts, where the contract is bilingual
Checked against each other before signing.
Getting the scope right
Notarising a contract does not create the agreement, the two businesses do that. What we add is a check that the right people signed, with the right authority, and a notarised record of the date. Tell us the contract type and who is signing, and we tell you what authority each signatory needs to bring.
How a commercial contract is notarised
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Contact us
Send a WhatsApp message or book online.
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Share the contract and signing authority
Send the draft contract, the trade licences, and proof of who may sign.
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We check the parties
We confirm each signatory’s authority to sign for their business.
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Sign and collect
Sign at our office, online or at your home, and collect the notarised contract.
What it costs
| Document | Fee |
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| Commercial contract | AED 500 |
| Complex or multi-party commercial contract | We quote after reading the document |
Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign.
What to bring
The draft contract, each business’s trade licence, and proof of who may sign for it.
Commercial contract
Commercial contract notarisation
Any agreement between businesses, notarised under one general service.
Named agreements
Commercial agency agreement
A specific agency contract with its own legal form.
What decides whether it is accepted
A UAE court or counterparty checks that every signatory had authority to sign for their business, that the company stamps match the trade licences, and that both language texts agree where the contract is bilingual.
- Every signatory’s authority is checked before signing
- Company stamps match the current trade licences
- Both texts agree, where the contract is in two languages
Who signs, and what we check
An authorised signatory for each business
Passport or Emirates ID of every signatory
The trade licence of each business
Proof of signing authority, such as a board resolution
Company stamps, where the contract uses them
Where a commercial contract gets refused
We cannot notarise a contract where a signatory cannot show authority to sign for their business, or where the two language texts disagree on a material term. A contract signed by someone not named on the trade licence or a resolution is usually refused until that is corrected.
Common problems, and the fix
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A signatory has no proof of authority
Fix: bring the board resolution or power of attorney that names them.
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The two language texts disagree
Fix: correct both texts together before signing.
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A business’s trade licence has expired
Fix: renew it before the contract is signed.
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The contract names a business incorrectly
Fix: match every name to the current trade licence.
After notarisation
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Each party keeps a copy
Both businesses hold a notarised copy of the signed contract.
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File it where required
Some contracts are filed with a free zone or government body, tell us if yours is.
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Keep signing authority on file
Keep the resolution or power of attorney with the contract.
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Amend it later through an addendum
A notarised contract is not edited, a change is recorded separately.
If your contract has a specific legal form
A commercial agency agreement and a local service agent agreement each follow a set legal form, with their own requirements.
Send your contract. We check signing authority before you sign.
Documents we notarise are presented to authorities, free zones and banks across the UAE.
Related contract services
Commercial agency agreement
A named agency contract with its own legal form.
Local service agent agreement
A named agreement for a local service agent.
Three ways to get it notarised
Questions about commercial contract notarisation
Does notarising a contract make it legally binding?
The businesses’ agreement makes it binding, notarisation adds a checked date and confirmed signatories, which strengthens it in a dispute.
Can a contract between a UAE company and a foreign company be notarised here?
Yes, as long as a signatory with authority attends, in person or online.
Do both businesses need to attend together?
No, each can sign at a different time, in person, online or at home.
What if the contract is only in English?
We notarise English contracts as they stand, and check a bilingual version if you have one.
Can you draft the contract as well?
We quote after reading what you need, contact us with the detail.
How much does it cost?
AED 500 for a standard commercial contract, more complex contracts are quoted after we read them.
What clients say
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We have it.
Your reference is . Quote it if you call.
We reply by email within 30 minutes.
What the reply will contain: whether the document is fit for what you need it to do, what would have to change, who would need to attend, and what it would cost.
What has not happened: nothing is booked, nothing is filed, no retainer exists, and this is not legal advice.
Where to find us
Address
Empire Heights Tower B, Fountain Street, Business Bay, Dubai
Hours
Office and calls: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Dubai time. WhatsApp: 24/7, reply within 10 minutes. Email: 24/7, reply within 30 minutes.
Phone
+971 56 282 2994
info@dubainotaryservices.ae
Get your contract notarised
Send the draft contract and the signing authority for each business, and we confirm the fee.