Can I just stop renewing the licence?
No — fines keep accruing on an expired licence, visas and tax registrations. A proper closure stops them.
Closing a company properly
Liquidation, deregistrations and final accounts, handled in the right order.
At a glance
- Fee
- From AED 5,000 one-off
- Timing
- Free zone 4 to 8 weeks; mainland 2 to 4 months
- For
- Owners winding down a dormant company
Closing a company means final accounts, a liquidator’s report where required, VAT and corporate tax deregistration, visa cancellations and bank closure — in the right order, or the process stalls. Because we do the accounts, we can close faster and cleaner.
What is included
- Closure plan and timeline
- Final accounts and liquidator report
- VAT and corporate tax deregistration with final returns
- Visa and establishment card cancellation
- Licence cancellation and bank closure
How it works
Four steps, agreed up front.
- 01
Plan
We map every registration that must be closed.
- 02
Settle
Final accounts, visas cancelled, liabilities settled.
- 03
Deregister
VAT and corporate tax deregistered.
- 04
Close
Licence cancelled and clearance letters filed.
Company closure fees
Open the estimator| Company closure — free zone | AED 5,000 one-off |
|---|---|
| Company closure — mainland, with liquidator report | AED 9,500 one-off |
| VAT & corporate tax deregistration with final returns | AED 1,999 one-off |
Fixed fees, excluding 5% VAT. Government fees are passed on at cost.
What we need from you
- Licence and constitutional documents
- Bank statements to date
- Employee and visa list
Not sure you have everything? Send what you have — we will tell you what is missing.
Common questions
About company closure.
Not covered here? — we reply within one business day.
Are the government fees exact?
They are typical current figures. Your written quotation confirms the exact amount for your activities and the free zone’s latest schedule.
Why does year two cost less?
Residence visas last two years, and formation work is one-off. Year two is mainly the licence renewal.
Which free zone should I choose?
It depends on your activities, visa needs, budget and whether you need a Dubai address. We compare two or three for you in writing.
Often done together
Related services from the same team.
Tell us about your business
Tell us what you need for company closure — a fixed quote within one business day.
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