Company Liquidation UAE
Whether you are closing a Dubai mainland LLC, a free zone entity, or an offshore company, UAE law requires a formal liquidation process before the company is struck off the register. StartupGCC manages the entire closure — from passing the board resolution and appointing a liquidator through to final audit, VAT deregistration, license cancellation, and visa cancellations — ensuring you exit the UAE cleanly with no outstanding liabilities.
Key Features
Mainland Company Liquidation
We handle the full DED or relevant emirate authority closure process for mainland LLCs and sole establishments — including board resolution, newspaper publication of liquidation notice, settlement of creditor claims, final audit, and MOA cancellation with the notary.
Free Zone Company Liquidation
Each free zone (JAFZA, IFZA, DMCC, ADGM, DIFC, SPC, SHAMS, and others) has its own deregistration procedure. We manage the authority forms, outstanding fee settlements, lease terminations, and deregistration certificates for your specific free zone.
Offshore Company Liquidation
For RAK ICC, JAFZA offshore, and other offshore jurisdictions, we coordinate the voluntary dissolution and striking-off, returning the certificate of dissolution to the registered agent and clearing all outstanding government dues.
VAT Deregistration
We submit the VAT deregistration application to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the mandatory timeline, file the final VAT return, and clear any outstanding VAT liabilities or refund entitlements before closure.
License & Visa Cancellation
All employee and partner visas must be cancelled before a company can be deregistered. We cancel visas through ICP/GDRFA, cancel the trade license with the authority, and close the labour file with MOHRE to avoid future penalties.
Final Audit & Clearance Letters
UAE law requires a liquidation audit for most mainland and some free zone entities. We coordinate with an approved auditor to produce the final audited accounts and obtain clearance letters from relevant authorities including Customs, DEWA, and banks.
How It Works
A streamlined approach designed to save you time and hassle.
Liquidation Assessment & Strategy
We review your company structure, outstanding liabilities, active visas, lease agreements, and VAT registration status to map out the exact closure sequence and estimated timeline for your jurisdiction.
Board Resolution & Liquidator Appointment
We draft the shareholders' or board resolution to voluntarily dissolve the company and, where required by law, appoint a registered liquidator. The resolution is notarised and attested as required by the relevant authority.
Creditor Notification & Publication
For mainland liquidations, a public notice must be published in two UAE newspapers inviting creditors to submit claims within 45 days. We manage newspaper selection, ad placement, and affidavit collection.
Visa Cancellations & Labour File Closure
We cancel all employee, partner, and dependent visas through the relevant immigration authority and close the company's establishment card and labour file with MOHRE.
Final Audit & VAT Deregistration
We commission the liquidation audit, file the final VAT return with the FTA, and submit the VAT deregistration form. Refunds or payments are settled before proceeding.
License Cancellation & Certificate of Liquidation
Once all clearances are obtained, we submit the deregistration application to the licensing authority and obtain the official certificate of liquidation or deregistration, marking the legal end of the company's existence.
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