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How to Liquidate Free Zone Company in Dubai?

April 15, 2025 EZONE Business Setup No comments yet
Dubai Free Zone Company Liquidation

Step-by-Step Guide to Liquidating a Free Zone Company in Dubai

Liquidating a business in a Dubai Free Zone is generally more streamlined than in the Dubai Mainland, but it still involves multiple clearances, official filings, and coordination with the free zone authority. Each free zone has its regulations and procedures, but the general steps remain largely consistent.

Step 1: Review Your Free Zone’s Exit Policy

Before initiating the process, check your specific free zone’s requirements for company closure. Some zones require a minimum notice period, while others need all financial records to be audited and submitted in advance.

Important to Note:

  • Some Free Zones charge a liquidation or exit processing fee
  • Deadlines for final filings and cancellations may vary
  • Your business license must be valid at the time of initiating liquidation

Not sure where to start? Let EZONE handle it for you. We work directly with all major free zones in Dubai and can coordinate the entire checklist.

Step 2: Pass a Shareholder Resolution

Similar to mainland companies, the shareholders must sign a resolution confirming the intent to liquidate the company. This document is submitted to the free zone authority and often must include:

  • Company name and license number
  • Appointment of a liquidator (if required)
  • Confirmation that all liabilities will be cleared

In some free zones, the resolution must be attested by a notary or submitted through the zone’s digital system.

Step 3: Appoint a Liquidator (If Applicable)

While not all free zones require an external liquidator, many do, especially if the company has:

  • Employees
  • Outstanding financial obligations
  • External investors
  • A complex shareholding structure

If required, a licensed liquidator will submit the appointment letter to the free zone authority. In some zones like DMCC and JAFZA, the liquidator is responsible for issuing the final report and handling creditor communications.

Step 4: Cancel All Visas and Work Permits

Before your company license can be cancelled, you must:

  • Cancel all active residency visas and labour cards
  • Settle all end-of-service benefits and final salaries
  • Clear employee records with MOHRE (if the zone is under mainland labour rules)
  • Cancel dependents’ visas if they were issued under the company’s sponsorship

Some free zones require uploading exit confirmation or cancellation documents to their internal systems.

Step 5: Clear All Financial Obligations

This includes:

  • Utility payments (if applicable)
  • Lease payments and Ejari cancellations (if the free zone issues tenancy contracts)
  • Final payments to service providers or vendors
  • Free zone renewal fees, if any are overdue
  • Any customs, warehousing, or logistics dues (especially in JAFZA or DAFZA)

Request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from each internal department, including finance, leasing, and operations. These are required before the final cancellation is approved.

Step 6: Submit Final Return and VAT Deregistration (If Applicable)

If your free zone company is VAT registered, you must:

  • File your final VAT return with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
  • Submit a VAT deregistration application through the FTA portal
  • Obtain a VAT deregistration certificate to include in your cancellation file

FTA may conduct a final audit before approving the request.

Step 7: Submit a Closure Application to the Free Zone Authority

Once all internal clearances, visa cancellations, and financial obligations are completed, you can submit your official license cancellation request to the free zone authority.

This typically includes:

  • Shareholder resolution
  • Liquidator’s final report (if required)
  • Clearance letters from all departments
  • Emirates ID and passport copies of shareholders
  • Copy of the trade license
  • Proof of VAT deregistration (if applicable)

Step 8: Receive Final Cancellation Certificate

Once your request is approved, the free zone will issue a license cancellation certificate or company deregistration letter. This confirms that the business has been officially closed and removed from the free zone registry.

In most free zones, your corporate bank will also require a copy of this document to complete account closure.

Timeframe and Cost Estimates for Company Liquidation in Dubai Free Zone

  • Timeline: On average, expect 30 to 60 days. Some free zones process closures faster, especially for companies without employees or outstanding dues.
  • Cost: Varies depending on:
    • Whether a liquidator is needed
    • Number of employees
    • Visa cancellations and NOCs
    • Final government or free zone fees
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