2. APPLICATION AND OTHER FEES PAYABLE TO THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
2.1. Application
2.1.1. Application fees payable to the Registrar of Companies in respect of a Company or Partnership
An applicant seeking to register or have recognised a legal entity must pay to the Registrar of Companies the application fees specified in Schedule 5.
Guidance
The fee specified in relation to each matter above is payable to the Registrar of Companies on the registration of the documents so delivered
2.1.2. Application fees payable to the Registrar of Companies in respect of a Foreign Company or Partnership incorporated outside the AIFC
An applicant on behalf of a Company or Partnership incorporated outside the AIFC seeking recognition as a Recognised Company or Partnership or continuation in order to carry on business in the AIFC and applying for a relevant certificate, must pay to the Registrar of Companies the application fees specified in Schedule 5.
Guidance
The fee specified in relation to each matter above is payable to the Registrar of Companies on the registration of the documents so delivered.
2.1.3. Application fees payable to the Registrar of Companies in respect of transfer of incorporation from the AIFC
A Company or Partnership registered in the AIFC seeking to transfer its incorporation from the AIFC must pay to the Registrar of Companies the application fee specified in Schedule 5.
2.2. Non-refundable nature of application fees
Any application fees paid, whether in respect of an applicant, Authorised Firm or Approved Individual, are non-refundable, regardless of whether the application is successful or not.
2.3. Filing fee for annual return or annual confirmation of accuracy of information in the register
2.3.1. Fee payable to the Registrar of Companies in respect of filing an annual return or annual confirmation of accuracy of information in the register or accounts in relation to each financial year.
When an annual return or annual confirmation of accuracy of information in the register or accounts in relation to each financial year is filed under the Companies Regulations and other Legislation Administered by the Registrar, it must be accompanied by the filing fee specified in Schedule 5-2.
Guidance
Section 26(2) of the Companies Regulations specifies that a company’s annual return must be accompanied by the filing fee prescribed by the Registrar of Companies from time to time.
Section 26-1(10) of the Companies Regulations specifies that a company’s annual confirmation of accuracy of information in the register must be accompanied by the filing fee prescribed by the Registrar of Companies from time to time.
2.4. Fees for Post - Registration Procedures
2.4.1. Fee for Post- Registration Procedures
A Person seeking to proceed with Post-Registration Procedure in relation to a Centre Participant may be required to pay a prescribed fee specified in Schedule 5-1 for each specific procedure.
Guidance
Sections (17) and (148) of the Companies Regulations specify that the Registrar of Companies may charge a fee for the procedure of change in Registered Details or other Post-Registration Procedures under the Companies Regulations, Rules or any other Legislation administered by the Registrar.
2.5. Fee for keeping information in the Register kept by the Registrar
2.5.1. A Person seeking to make election to keep information in the Register kept by the Registrar may be required to pay a fee prescribed by the Registrar from time to time.
2.6. Fee for reservation of a name
2.6.1. A Person seeking to apply to the Registrar of Companies for the reservation of a name may be required to pay a fee prescribed by the Registrar from time to time.
Guidance
Rule 2.4. of the Companies Rules specifies that an application for the reservation of a name for a Company (or proposed Company) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee set out in the Rules from time to time.
Rule 2.1. of the General Partnership Rules specifies that an application for the reservation of a name for a General Partnership (or proposed General Partnership) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee set out in the Rules from time to time.
Rule 2.2. of the Limited Partnership Rules specifies that an application for the reservation of a name for Limited Partnership (or proposed Limited Partnership) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee set out in the Rules from time to time.
Rule 2.2. of the Limited Liability Partnership Rules specifies that an application for the reservation of a name for a Limited Liability Partnership (or proposed Limited Liability Partnership) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee set out in the Rules from time to time.
Rule 2.4. of the Non-Profit Incorporated Organisations Rules specifies that an application for the reservation of a name for an Incorporated Organisation (or proposed Incorporated Organisation) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee set out in the Rules from time to time.
2.7. Application fees payable to the Registrar of Companies in respect of waivers and/or modifications
An applicant seeking decision of the Registrar of Companies on waiver and/or modification under the Companies Regulations, must pay the fee prescribed by the Registrar of Companies from time to time.