Board Resolution Template for UAE Companies — Draft Ready (Lawyer Review Required)

Making formal board decisions quickly and correctly matters for every company in the UAE. AL SAHRAA Businessmen Services LLC provides a practical board resolution template that reflects common UAE corporate requirements. This service delivers a ready-to-use draft you can tailor to your facts — final legal review and execution should be completed by a licensed UAE lawyer.

Key points

Service: Board resolution preparation (template only)

Jurisdiction: UAE (including Dubai and other Emirates)

Delivery: Customizable Word/PDF draft reflecting UAE practice

Requirement: Final review, notarisation/attestation and signing by a licensed UAE lawyer or authorised signatory

What is a board resolution?

A board resolution is a written record of decisions made by a company’s board of directors. It documents authority for actions such as appointing executives, approving contracts, opening bank accounts, issuing guarantees, or authorising company transactions.

When you need a board resolution in the UAE

Common situations:

Appointment or removal of directors or officers

Authorising bank signatories or opening a bank account

Approving major contracts, loans or guarantees

Transferring assets or approving corporate restructuring

Granting powers of attorney or corporate authorisations

Using a clear resolution helps meet bank and regulatory requirements and creates an audit trail for corporate governance.

What the template includes

Heading and company identification (corporate name, registration number)

Recitals/whereas clauses briefly stating context

Formal resolution text with clear operative clauses

Spaces for meeting details: date, location, quorum and vote record

Signature blocks for chairman/secretary and directors

Optional clauses for notarisation, attestation and lawyer confirmation

Templates are drafted to be adaptable (single/board-of-directors decisions, written resolutions, circular resolutions) and reference typical UAE corporate provisions. They are not a substitute for tailored legal drafting.

How AL SAHRAA’s service works

1. You provide basic company details and a brief description of the decision required. 2. We prepare a draft board resolution template tailored to your instruction. 3. We deliver the draft as an editable file (Word/PDF) for your review. 4. You arrange a licensed UAE lawyer to review, finalise wording, and supervise execution, notarisation or attestation as required.

Limitations & legal review

This service provides a template/draft only. It is not legal advice.

Final wording, legal compliance, signatures and any attestations must be completed by a licensed UAE lawyer.

Certain transactions (real estate, regulated activities, or transactions involving free zone entities) may need additional documents or approvals.

How to use the template — step-by-step

1. Fill in company particulars and facts around the decision. 2. Confirm quorum and voting outcome consistent with the company’s Articles of Association. 3. Send the draft to your UAE-licensed lawyer for review and amendments. 4. Execute according to UAE practice (in-meeting signatures or signed written resolution) and follow any notarisation/attestation required by banks or government bodies. 5. Keep the signed original in your statutory records and provide certified copies to relevant third parties.

Documents we typically need from you

Company name and commercial licence/registration number

Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association (or equivalent)

List of current directors and authorised signatories

Short description of the decision to be recorded

Any third-party details (bank, counterparty, contract reference)

Typical timeline

Draft delivery: often within 1–3 business days after information is provided

Lawyer review and execution: timeline depends on your lawyer, signatures and any attestation requirements

FAQs

Q: Is the template legally binding on its own? A: A template is a draft record. Binding effect depends on proper execution, adherence to the company’s governance rules, and any required notarisation/attestation under UAE law.

Q: Can AL SAHRAA act as my lawyer and sign the resolution? A: AL SAHRAA provides the template service only. Final legal review and execution must be done by a licensed UAE lawyer authorised to act for your company.

Q: Will banks accept the template? A: Banks typically require a reviewed and properly executed resolution and may request attestation or apostille depending on the bank and jurisdiction. Have your lawyer confirm bank-specific requirements.

Q: Do free zone companies have different requirements? A: Some free zones require specific formats or additional approvals. The template will be adaptable, but your lawyer should confirm free zone rules.

Tips for a smooth process

Provide clear, accurate facts to avoid revisions.

Share your Articles of Association to ensure quorum and voting rules are followed.

Check with your bank or counterparty for any additional wording they require.

Arrange legal review before execution to avoid redoing signatures or attestations.

Call to action

Need a clear, UAE-ready board resolution draft? Request a quote from AL SAHRAA Businessmen Services LLC to receive a tailored board resolution template. We deliver a concise, editable draft — your licensed UAE lawyer will complete the legal review and execution.

Contact AL SAHRAA to request a quote and send your company details to get started.