Closing a UAE company involves more than cancelling a licence. VAT deregistration, CT clearance, visa cancellations, MOHRE settlement, and bank account closure must all be filed — in the right order, with the right authority. Our in-house tax, visa, and banking teams handle every step. One firm. No handoffs. No hidden bills.
We follow every UAE authority's requirements — from DET to every free zone.
Mainland, free zone, offshore — one firm files them all.
VAT, CT, MOHRE, and visa clearances handled by our own team.
Written quote before you sign. No surprise invoices at close.
Liquidation is the legal process that formally closes a company — settling debts, deregistering with authorities, and giving you a clean exit. Without it, your liabilities don’t stop.
When debts exceed assets, liquidation distributes what remains fairly — and ends your exposure cleanly.
Founders consolidating licences must formally close the old entity — or face parallel CT filings and compounding penalties.
Formal deregistration stops licence fees, FTA penalties, and visa holds — even after you’ve left the market.
A liquidator settles all creditor claims from company assets and distributes any remaining balance to shareholders in writing.
A lapsed licence doesn’t close your company. FTA CT deregistration penalties reach AED 10,000, regardless of trading status.
We file directly with DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, DAFZA, JAFZA, Meydan, DSO, and SPC. Each authority requires its own NOC, audit report, visa clearance, and licence termination — we know every checklist.
For DED-registered LLCs, we handle notarised resolutions, the 45-day Arabic creditor notice, MOHRE clearance, FTA VAT and CT deregistration, and final licence cancellation — all in-house.
Every UAE liquidation follows the same legal sequence — but the filings differ by authority, entity type, and outstanding liabilities. Here is what we handle at each stage, from first resolution to final certificate.
We draft the shareholder resolution to wind up and arrange notarisation for your authority.
We appoint a DET-registered liquidator — or the equivalent for your free zone — to lead closure.
We cancel all visas, confirm gratuity payments, and obtain your MOHRE clearance letter in full.
We coordinate with your bank to close all accounts and obtain zero-balance confirmation letters.
We place the mandatory 45-day Arabic creditor notice and manage the response window for you.
We file your VAT deregistration within 20 business days and obtain your FTA clearance letter.
We file CT deregistration within the 3-month deadline to prevent AED 1,000/month FTA penalties.
Our liquidator prepares the final audit report confirming all liabilities are settled and cleared.
We deliver all clearances to the authority and receive your liquidation certificate on your behalf.
A licensed liquidator is a legal requirement — not optional — for most UAE closures.
No two closures cost the same. These are the key variables:
Most firms outsource at least one part of the process. JSB handles VAT deregistration, CT deregistration, MOHRE clearance, visa cancellation, and bank account closure through our own in-house teams. You get a single point of contact, a written fixed-fee quote, and one firm accountable for the outcome.
We appoint a UAE-registered liquidator and ensure every filing meets authority requirements — audit-ready from day one.
Our own tax team files VAT and CT deregistration. Our visa team handles MOHRE. No third-party handoffs.
DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, Meydan, DSO, RAK ICC, and Ajman Offshore — filed correctly, first time.
We audit your pre-existing penalties before quoting. What you sign is what you pay. Guaranteed in writing.
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Book a free 30-minute review. We’ll surface any outstanding liabilities before you commit — and give you a fixed-fee quote in writing.
Every closure is different. These are the questions we hear most — answered with real timelines and real numbers, not approximations.
Free zone liquidations typically take 30–45 days. Mainland closures run 2–6 months due to the mandatory 45-day creditor notice. Disputed debts or unresolved VAT/CT records can extend this to 12 months. JSB’s pre-liquidation audit flags potential delays before they cost you time or money.
Costs vary by entity type. Small or startup closures: AED 5,000–10,000. Mainland LLC: AED 8,000–15,000. Larger companies: AED 15,000–50,000+. Government fees include an initial DED cancellation fee of approximately AED 2,010. JSB provides a written fixed-fee quote after a free diagnostic — no surprises.
A Liquidation Certificate is the official document confirming your company is legally closed and deregistered. Banks, the FTA, and immigration authorities require it. Without it, your company remains legally active — and continues to accumulate penalties — even if it has not traded for years.
Yes. In a multi-shareholder company, a dissenting shareholder can challenge the resolution. Mainland LLCs typically require a majority or unanimous shareholder vote per the MOA. A dispute delays the process and may require court resolution. JSB advises on resolution structuring before filing to reduce this risk.
The liquidator identifies all creditor claims and settles them from company assets in legal order. Creditors are paid before shareholders receive any remainder. If assets are insufficient to cover debts, the matter falls under UAE Bankruptcy Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 51 of 2023) rather than voluntary liquidation.
Yes. All employee visas must be cancelled through MOHRE, and final salaries, notice pay, and end-of-service gratuity must be paid in full before the authority approves closure. The WPS record must be clean. Unpaid dues can trigger labour cases and travel bans for company directors.
Yes. VAT deregistration must be filed within 20 business days of eligibility. CT deregistration must be filed within 3 months of cessation. Late filings attract FTA penalties: up to AED 10,000 for VAT and AED 1,000/month for CT. Most authorities require FTA clearance letters before issuing a liquidation certificate.
Yes — and you should act now. An expired licence does not close your company. Fines keep accumulating on the licence, VAT, and CT records. Many owners arrive with AED 20,000–50,000 in pre-existing penalties. JSB’s free diagnostic surfaces your full exposure before you commit to a closure plan.
Tell us about your company. We’ll review your details and respond within 4–5 hours. Everything you share is strictly confidential. No obligation, no pressure — just clear advice from a licensed UAE liquidation team.
16 authorities. One firm. The right documents filed the first time.
JSB handles liquidation across every major UAE free zone — DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, JAFZA, DAFZA, DSO, SPC, Meydan, DIFC, ADGM, RAK ICC, and Ajman Offshore. Each authority has its own checklist. We know them all. Your documents are filed correctly, the first time.
