License Cancellation & Company Deregistration — Dubai & Ajman
End-to-end support to close your UAE company: paperwork, clearances, and submission to relevant authorities for a compliant trade license cancellation or deregistration in Dubai and Ajman.
Overview
AL SAHRAA guides business owners through the full license cancellation and deregistration process for mainland and free zone entities. We map required clearances, prepare and verify documents, and liaise with government departments to minimize delays. Our service includes coordinating labor and immigration clearances, obtaining bank and utility closures where needed, and preparing statutory forms and shareholder resolutions. We ensure submissions follow the specific rules of the issuing authority (DED, free zone authority, or economic department). We provide a clear timeline and checklist at engagement start, communicate outstanding items, and handle official follow-ups until you receive the final cancellation receipt. For companies with employees, we advise on visa cancelations and end-of-service procedures to keep the process compliant. If your company has outstanding regulatory or contractual obligations, we identify those requirements early and recommend the necessary steps or specialist referrals to resolve them before deregistration.
What to prepare
- Copy of valid trade license
- Shareholder(s) passport copies and Emirates IDs
- Board/shareholder resolution or signed cancellation consent
- Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- Tenancy contract (Ejari) or premises lease agreement
- Bank closure or no-objection letter from bank
- Labor and Immigration clearance documents (if employees were sponsored)
- Any outstanding regulatory correspondence or settlement receipts
How the process works
- Initial consultation and verification of entity type (mainland or free zone) and outstanding obligations
- Document collection and preparation (shareholder resolutions, MOA/AOA, passports, tenancy and bank letters)
- Obtain required clearances (Labor, Immigration, Bank, Utility, and relevant authority NOCs)
- Submit cancellation application to issuing authority and follow up on administrative queries
- Receive final cancellation/deregistration receipt and return certified closure documents to client
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does company deregistration take?
Timing varies by authority and outstanding clearances; typically 2–8 weeks after all documents and NOCs are provided.
Will AL SAHRAA handle visa cancellations and employee end-of-service?
We coordinate visa cancelations and advise on end-of-service obligations, but payroll and final settlement execution may require client input or separate payroll/legal services.
Are there fees or penalties I should expect?
Fees depend on the authority and any outstanding fines, visa penalties, or contractual obligations. We identify likely costs during the initial review.
Can a free zone company be deregistered the same way as a mainland company?
Procedures differ by free zone authority versus mainland (DED). We tailor the process to the issuing authority’s requirements and handle the respective submissions.
What happens to my company assets and bank account?
Assets must be settled or transferred per shareholder instructions; banks typically require a closure letter and clearance. We assist in preparing documentation and liaising with banks, but asset disposal may need additional approvals.
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