Close your UAE Company Remotely

We strongly advise against this. Letting a license lapse does not end your legal or tax obligations. At Strive, we help by managing the formal company liquidation process to stop the accumulation of monthly fines (often AED 200+) and prevent “Blacklisting” by authorities, which could block you from future UAE ventures.

Under 2026 regulations, you must apply to deregister a company for Corporate Tax within 3 months of the date of dissolution. Strive helps you hit this narrow window by coordinating with the FTA immediately, saving you from mandatory late-filing fines of up to AED 10,000.

VAT deregistration is urgent; the application must be submitted within 20 business days of ceasing taxable activities. Strive supports you by auditing your final tax position and submitting the deregistration accurately to avoid the AED 1,000 late fee and subsequent penalties.

For LLCs and most Free Zone entities, appointing a UAE-registered licensed liquidator is a legal requirement. Strive provides this essential service by acting as your appointed liquidator, drafting the required acceptance letters and final reports to satisfy the DED or Free Zone Authority.

On average, a Mainland liquidation takes 60 to 90 days, while Free Zones range from 30 to 60 days. Strive helps accelerate this timeline by proactively managing the 45-day public notice period and ensuring all government NOCs are gathered simultaneously.

Yes, all sponsored visas must be cancelled through MOHRE and Immigration first. Strive helps by handling the entire labor file closure and visa cancellation process, ensuring you receive the “No Employees” clearance letter required for the final stages of company liquidation.

Absolutely. By using a Power of Attorney (POA), Strive helps international owners manage the entire company liquidation remotely. We handle everything from the notarized resolutions to the newspaper ads without you needing to fly to Dubai.

Yes. Strive helps you navigate the “Utility Clearance” process. We settle your final bills with DEWA, Etisalat, or Du and ensure your original security deposits are successfully reclaimed before the final de-registration is complete.