Applications for the transfer of a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation
A transfer of ownership occurs when a company transfers a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) from one company to another, or from one legal entity to another legal entity.
You can find more information on legal entities at the Companies Registration Office website.
When is an application to transfer a WDA required?
A transfer application is required when the company or legal entity who holds a WDA is transferring the WDA to a separate company or legal entity. A transfer can also take place between related companies. This is when companies share the same owners or parent company. If a common corporate body is formed as part of a merger or takeover, this is also treated as a related transfer.
Note: Transfers of ownership only occur when there is a change to a company's legal entity. General company name changes are considered an administrative variation to an authorisation.
When can I apply?
You can apply to transfer a WDA when:
- The company has stopped trading under the ownership or legal entity of the WDA.
- The Companies Registration Office has granted an application to register the new ownership.
How do I apply?
Once the above steps are completed, you can submit an Application for Transfer of an Authorisation for Wholesale Medicinal Products for Human Use. A copy of this form can be found below on this page.
You must make sure that the application form is:
- Signed by the current owner of the WDA and the future proposed owner.
- Witnessed.
- Accompanied with the relevant fee. You can find more information on fees, fee applications, and payment of fees on our Human product fees page.
- Submitted to the return details provided on the application form.