Company liquidation in Dubai and the UAE – Turnkey
We close Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore companies under DED and zone procedures, eliminate penalty and blacklist risk, and guide every step to your License Cancellation Certificate.
Remote by PoA where permitted — we handle visas, VAT/Corporate Tax and bank closures, plus a checklist and timeline to your License Cancellation Certificate.
Licensed auditors and liquidator oversight; we follow DED/zone standards and filings when documents and fees are complete.
Mainland 6–10 weeks; Free Zone 4–8. Weekly written updates, single manager, SLA replies within one business day.
Government fees billed at cost with receipts; fixed professional fee, staged payments by milestones, no hidden charges.
Remote closure via PoA where allowed; our team handles notarisation, legal translations and apostille end-to-end.
How long will the process take?
Mainland: 6–10 weeks; Free Zone: 4–8. Timing depends on 45-day notice, authority queues and NOCs. We parallel workstreams and pre-book publications to compress the timeline.
What does the cost depend on?
Jurisdiction, visas on file, fines/debts, need for an audit report, publications, NOCs and ESR/UBO status drive cost. Fixed fee is possible after a document and liabilities audit.
What companies do we liquidate?
Mainland (DED)
LLC, Sole Establishment, Civil. We work with DED and courts, issue the liquidator's acceptance letter, publish the notice, and secure MOHRE, GDRFA, FTA and bank clearances.
Free Zone
DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, RAKEZ and others. Zone-specific steps, internal NOCs and portal publications; typical timelines 4–8 weeks subject to authority processing.
Offshore
JAFZA Offshore and RAK ICC. No staff or visas; we focus on bank account closures and deliver a final pack confirming deregistration from the registrar.
Suitable if
- 1
Operations ceased; no license renewal planned — closing down your business prevents future penalties and liabilities.
- 2
Restructuring or asset transfer — you need a clean deregistration to launch a holding company without legacy liabilities.
- 3
Debts or penalties exist — we agree a settlement plan with authorities and banks and close in a controlled sequence.
- 4
Migrating from a Free Zone to another jurisdiction — we close all NOCs and obligations so your structure starts clean.
Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore
| Mainland | Free Zone | Offshore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | Shareholders’ resolution and appointment of a liquidator. | Submit a request to the Zone Authority via its portal. | Notify the registrar in line with offshore regulations. |
| Publication | Newspaper publication in Arabic and English. | Publication via the zone portal or internal channels. | Usually no publication is required. |
| Clearances | MOHRE, GDRFA, banks and FTA clearances. | Zone NOC plus utilities and bank clearances. | Bank and tax clearances, if applicable. |
Mainland is publication-heavy; Free Zones are faster; Offshore simplest if no banking. We advise fastest lawful route.
Step-by-Step Process
- Step 1
Resolution + Liquidator. Draft the shareholders’ resolution, arrange notarization and apostille where required, and issue the liquidator’s letter of acceptance.
- Step 2
Initial Filing. File with the DED or the relevant Free Zone, obtain the provisional certificate, and open the case with authority reference numbers.
- Step 3
Publish Notice. Publish the notice and run the creditor period—typically 45 days—while we prepare templates and align any zone requirements.
- Step 4
Clearances (NOCs). Collect NOCs in parallel: MOHRE, GDRFA/ICA, utilities, telecoms, banks, FTA, and landlord—with proactive follow-ups to avoid bottlenecks.
- Step 5
Final Report. Prepare the liquidator’s or auditor’s final report, reconcile balances, and confirm no outstanding liabilities across tax, banking, and utilities
- Step 6
License Cancellation. Make the final filing and payments, obtain the License Cancellation Certificate, and deliver your closing package with all receipts and letters.
Process Explanation. We compress timelines via parallel NOC streams, pre-booked publications, and checklists; steps and documents vary by jurisdiction.
Documents You'll Need
We provide templates and translations; prepare these items upfront to keep your timeline on track and avoid resubmissions.
- Trade License. Current trade license copy or registry extract.
- MOA/AOA. Memorandum/Articles with all amendments, if any.
- Passports/Emirates ID. Passports and Emirates IDs for all shareholders.
- Shareholders’ Resolution. Shareholders’ resolution notarized per the required form.
- Power of Attorney (if available). Power of Attorney appointing our representative (if used).
- Deregistration Form. Authority deregistration form — we prepare and file.
- Bank closure letter. Bank letter confirming account closure and zero balance.
What clearances are needed?
NOCs confirm no obligations. We trigger them after publication within the 45-day window; banks and utilities are bottlenecks.
- MOHRE. Cancel labour cards, contracts and all active work permits.
- GDRFA/ICA. Immigration status updates and visa cancellations.
- Utilities. Clear DEWA/SEWA/ADDC accounts and final bills.
- Telecom. Terminate Etisalat/du services and settle balances.
- Landlord. Lease termination letter and handover confirmation.
- Banks. Close accounts and obtain the bank closure letter.
- FTA. VAT deregistration and Corporate Tax clearance/NOC.
- FCA (Customs). Customs account closure for import/export traders.
Cost and formats
includes publication, core NOCs, final filing.
includes zone filings, NOCs and publication.
includes registrar filings and bank closures.
Final cost depends on fines, publications, audit demands and zone fees. Government fees vary by authority. Get an exact estimate after a short document audit.
What’s included
- Draft shareholders’ resolution and liquidator’s acceptance letter.
- Publication of the notice and handling through the creditor period.
- Collection of key NOCs and clearances across authorities.
- Final report preparation and filing to the competent authority.
- Delivery of the closing pack with receipts and letters
Not included
- Government fees and penalties charged by authorities are billed separately.
- Notarisation, legal translations and apostilles beyond the base scope.
- Court and litigation costs if disputes arise.
We reduce costs through early NOC scheduling and publication planning. A fixed price is available after a document and liabilities review.
and work plan
After your request: a 15-minute call, a document checklist, and a tailored timeline and cost estimate for your case.
Engagement letter and NDA available on request. No payment is due until scope and budget are agreed in writing.
We operate under FATCA/CRS/AML and GDPR policies. The contract fixes milestones, KPIs and reporting by checklist.
Personal data is processed lawfully; documents are stored securely with restricted access on a need-to-know basis.
Dubai office with zone partners; we work in EN/AR and across convenient time zones to match your team.
FAQ: Important Questions
Prepares the report, confirms settlements, and is accountable to the authorities for compliance.
Mainland: 6-10 weeks; Free Zone: 4-8 weeks; Offshore: 2-6 weeks. Drivers: 45-day notice, authority queues, NOCs. Faster if there are no staff, taxes, or banks.
Yes — under PoA. Some originals/apostilles may be required; our team handles logistics and provides country-specific instructions.
We agree on a settlement plan and sequence with authorities and banks. Abandoning a company risks fines and blacklisting.