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License Cancellation

Seamless Trade License Cancellation Across the UAE: Compliance Made Simple.

Service Overview

Efficient and Compliant Trade License Cancellation Across the UAE

Closing a business in the UAE requires formal cancellation of your trade license to ensure legal compliance and avoid future liabilities. Our Trade License Cancellation services provide end-to-end support to dissolve your business efficiently and in accordance with UAE regulations across all emirates.

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What’s Included

Our Trade License Cancellation services encompass:

  • Initial Consultation: Assessing your company’s status and advising on the appropriate cancellation approach.

  • Preparation of Board Resolution: Drafting and notarizing the resolution to cancel the trade license.

  • Clearance Certificates: Obtaining necessary clearances from relevant authorities, including:

    • Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

    • Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

    • General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    • Utilities and telecommunication providers

  • License Cancellation Application: Submitting all required documents to the relevant licensing authority to cancel the trade license and officially close the company.

  • Final Cancellation Certificate: Securing the official certificate confirming the trade license cancellation.

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UAE Regulations/Compliance

Understanding Trade License Cancellation Requirements in the UAE

Trade license cancellation in the UAE is governed by various regulations, including Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies. Key requirements include:

  • Shareholder Resolution: A formal resolution must be issued by the company approving the license cancellation.

  • Clearance Certificates: Clearances are required from various authorities, such as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and utilities providers.

  • License Cancellation Application: Upon completion of the above steps, the licensing authority will issue a cancellation certificate, confirming the closure of the company.

Required Documents

To initiate the trade license cancellation process, please provide:

Copy of the company's trade license

Memorandum of Association (MOA) and any amendments

Shareholders' passports and Emirates IDs

Notarized board resolution to cancel the trade license

Clearance letters from relevant authorities

Visa cancellation documents for employees and partners

Tenancy contract cancellation (Ejari)

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Process (Step‑by‑Step)

How It Works?

Simple steps, full support — from start to finish and beyond, 

 

Receive Your Docs

You receive your cleared, stamped, or attested documents via delivery or in person.

Streamlining Your License Cancellation in 5 Simple Steps

Our Streamlined License Cancellation Enrollment Process

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Clear answers to the most common questions we receive.

License Cancellation

Trade license cancellation involves canceling the trade license and officially closing the company, while company liquidation includes settling debts and distributing assets before closure.

The duration varies depending on the company’s structure and compliance status but typically ranges from 2 to 6 months.

Yes, failure to follow the proper cancellation process can result in fines, legal liabilities, and restrictions on future business activities in the UAE.

No, all debts must be settled, and necessary clearances obtained before a company can officially cancel its trade license.

Yes, all employee and partner visas must be canceled as part of the trade license cancellation process, and necessary clearances obtained from the relevant authorities.

This FAQ section is designed to provide clear and concise information to users seeking details about License Cancellation in the UAE. For further assistance or specific inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our compliance team, or leave a question, and we will answer shortly.

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