Company Liquidation UAE — Legal & Compliant Business Closure
Closing a UAE business requires a formal liquidation process with the DED, free zone authority, or MOHRE. Our experts manage every step — from liquidation audit to license cancellation certificate.
Why Proper Liquidation Matters
Simply letting a trade license expire does NOT close your company in UAE law. Outstanding fines, employee obligations, visa cancellations, and immigration blacklisting can follow directors for years if the company is not formally wound up.
A formal liquidation process protects directors, shareholders, and employees — settling all debts, cancelling visas, and obtaining a legal clearance certificate from all relevant authorities.
Our Liquidation Services
- Liquidation audit report preparation (mandatory)
- DED / free zone authority de-registration
- MOHRE final settlement and visa cancellation
- Employee EOSB and final salary calculations
- Bank account closure and NOC procurement
- Ejari and tenancy contract termination
- Immigration and GDRFA clearances
- Final VAT de-registration with FTA
- License Cancellation Certificate procurement
Liquidation Process Steps
Board Resolution
Pass resolution to wind up the company
Appoint Liquidator
Licensed liquidator appointed per UAE law
Liquidation Audit
Certified audit of assets, liabilities & transactions
Clearances
MOHRE, GDRFA, FTA, bank clearances obtained
License Cancelled
Cancellation certificate issued — legally closed
Need to Close Your UAE Business?
Talk to our liquidation experts — we’ll outline the full process and timeline for your specific situation.