How is a legal heir certificate used to transfer shares in a UAE company?

Ownership of shares in a UAE company does not pass to heirs automatically on death; the heirs must first be legally established and then have the shares transferred through the relevant company and licensing authority. The starting point is usually a legal heir certificate from the competent court, which names the heirs and, for a Muslim estate, their faraid shares. With that ruling, the heirs deal with the company's registrar or the relevant free zone or mainland licensing authority to amend the shareholding in line with the certificate, which may also require updating the company's records and licence. For a non-Muslim, a registered will or the civil framework may direct who receives the shares. Company structures, free zone rules, and any partner or memorandum provisions can affect how the transfer is done, so the process varies. Confirm the steps with the relevant authority and review the company's constitutional documents. Verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI can coordinate the court ruling and the corporate transfer.