Business Setup
Company Liquidation
Close a mainland, free zone, or offshore company in order.
Closing a UAE company requires a formal liquidation: cancel visas, clear labour and immigration files, settle dues, and submit the cancellation to the licensing authority. We coordinate the notices, clearances, and final licence cancellation so the file does not stay open with penalties.
What you get
- Visa and labour file cancellation in the right order
- Support with newspaper notices where required
- Clearance from immigration, MOHRE, and the licensing authority
- Lower risk of leftover fines on shareholders
Process
- 1
Review the company file
We check active visas, establishment cards, leases, and outstanding government dues.
- 2
Cancel visas and obtain clearances
Employees and partners are cancelled, then labour and immigration clearances are collected.
- 3
Submit licence cancellation
The authority issues the liquidation or cancellation certificate once all dues are cleared.
Documents we usually need
- Trade licence and establishment card
- Shareholder passports and Emirates IDs
- Memorandum or share certificates
- Lease cancellation or landlord NOC if an office exists
Questions
Can I cancel a licence while visas are still active?
No. Active visas and the establishment card must be cancelled first. Starting cancellation too early usually delays the file.
How long does liquidation take?
Simple free zone closures can finish in a few weeks. Mainland files with visas, leases, and labour dues often take longer.
Related services
- Mainland Company FormationTrade anywhere in the UAE with a mainland licence.
- Free Zone Company Formation100% ownership with a fast free zone licence.
- Offshore Company FormationHolding and international structuring with an offshore licence.
- External ApprovalsActivity approvals from the relevant UAE authorities.
- Local SponsorshipUAE local service agent or sponsor arrangements where required.
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