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Business Liquidation Services
Legal closure, tax clearance, and full deregistration. Handled start to finish.
Bestax provides complete business liquidation services for mainland, free zone, and offshore companies. We manage the resolutions, the liquidator, the tax closures, and every government clearance. Your company closes cleanly, with nothing left to chase you later.
Mainland Free Zone Offshore
- FTA Approved
Tax AgencyNo. 30008692 - Business Setup Partner
for Dubai Free Zones - 10+YEARSof Experience
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Close Your Company
Cleanly
Tell us your licence type and where the company stands, and our closure team will map the route and the timeline.
Recognition, Accreditations & Partnership
The approvals and registrations behind the work.
IFZA Gold Tier Partner Recognition
Gold Tier Recognition · Elite Loyalty Programme
Accounting Software Experience
Hands-on Experience Across Leading Accounting Platforms
ICAEW Approved Employer
Supporting Professional Training and Development
KIZAD
Business Setup Partner in Abu Dhabi*
Meydan Free Zone
Company Formation Partner in Dubai*
SHAMS — Sharjah Media City
Business Setup Partner in Sharjah*
Sharjah Publishing City
Free Zone Company Formation Partner*
Payoneer
Referral Partner for International Payments
UAE Company Closure
Start Your Business Liquidation With the Right Process
Company liquidation in Dubai is the formal legal process of closing a business. Assets are sold, debts are settled, and any balance goes to the shareholders. The license is canceled, and the company is removed from the UAE Trade Registry.
Here is the myth that costs owners the most. Many think letting the license expire closes the company. It does not. The fines keep growing, the company stays legally alive, and the blacklist risk grows with it. Directors can face restrictions on starting new businesses, and immigration issues can follow.
8 Steps
From the shareholders' resolution to the cancellation certificate
Even companies with no debts should close formally. A clean closure protects the shareholders, the directors, and your ability to do business in the UAE again.
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45 Days
Mainland creditor notice period
Routes & Jurisdictions
Choose the Right Company Liquidation Services for Your Business
Two routes to closure, three jurisdictions to close in. One team runs all of them.
Voluntary liquidation
The shareholders decide to close. The company has served its purpose, or the owners are moving on. This is the most common route, and we manage it end to end.
Compulsory liquidation
A court orders the closure, usually over unpaid debts. We guide directors through the obligations and protect their position.
Mainland companies
Closures run through the Department of Economy and Tourism, formerly DED. The process includes a published notice and a 45-day creditor period.
Free zone companies
Each authority has its own portal, forms, and rules. We close companies in DMCC, JAFZA, IFZA, Meydan, DAFZA, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Some zones move faster than the mainland.
Offshore companies
Closure runs through the registered agent. It is usually the quickest route of all.
Why Bestax
Let Bestax Manage Your Company Liquidation Services in Dubai
The tax closure is done in-house
We are an FTA-approved tax agency. Deregistrations, the final return, and FTA clearance never leave our office.
The liquidator is arranged for you
Appointed from our registered auditor network, with the report and No Liability Letter handled properly.
One manager for every clearance
MOHRE, immigration, DEWA, customs, banks, and the licensing authority. We chase them so you never have to.
A fixed written fee
Agreed upfront, with every government cost itemised.
Our Strength in Numbers
- Years of Experience
- 10+Years of Experience
- Professionals
- 35+Professionals
- Clients
- 1,000+Clients
- Google Rating
- 4.8Google Rating
It is why owners choose our company liquidation services in Dubai when the exit has to be clean.
FTA Clearance
Clear Your Tax Obligations Before You Close
A company cannot close without clearing the FTA. This is the newest part of the process, and the most commonly missed.
20 Days
Business days to file VAT deregistration once taxable activity stops
Bestax is an FTA-approved tax agency. Our Tax Agency Approval Number is 30008692. We file the deregistrations, prepare the final return, and obtain the FTA clearance ourselves. Everything goes through the official FTA EmaraTax portal (opens in a new tab). No handoffs, no missed deadlines, no surprise fines after closure.
What the FTA requires before it will clear you
- VAT deregistration must be filed within 20 business days of stopping taxable activity.
- Corporate tax deregistration follows within three months of cessation.
- A final corporate tax return must be filed before clearance.
- Late deregistration costs AED 1,000 per month, capped at AED 10,000.
Get Your Liquidation Report UAE Authorities Require
Mainland companies must appoint a licensed liquidator by shareholders' resolution. The liquidator issues an acceptance letter, reviews the accounts, and signs off the closure.
The requirement
What the authority will not close without
- A licensed liquidator appointed by shareholders' resolution.
- An acceptance letter issued by that liquidator.
- The company's accounts reviewed before anything is filed.
- The closure signed off by the liquidator.
- The liquidation report UAE authorities require before cancelling your licence.
What we do
What Bestax puts in front of them
- We appoint the licensed liquidator from our registered auditor network.
- We coordinate every step of the appointment for you.
- The Statement of Affairs is prepared and submitted properly.
- The final report is prepared and submitted properly.
- The No Liability Letter is prepared and submitted properly.
One manager for the whole closure. You chase nobody.
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Complete Your Company Liquidation From Resolution to Cancellation
Eight steps, from the shareholders' resolution to the cancellation certificate. We run every one of them.
Shareholders' resolution
We draft and notarise the resolution to liquidate and appoint the liquidator.
Initial application
We file the cancellation application with DET or your free zone authority.
Public notice
Mainland closures publish a liquidation notice in a local newspaper. Creditors get 45 days to raise claims. Some free zones require shorter notice, or none.
Employees and visas
We settle end-of-service gratuities and cancel work permits and visas through MOHRE (opens in a new tab) and immigration. Settling staff? Use our gratuity calculation breakdown.
Accounts and utilities
Bank accounts close, and clearances come in from DEWA, telecom providers, customs, and your landlord.
Tax closure
VAT and corporate tax deregistration, the final return, and FTA clearance, all filed by our tax team.
Liquidator's report
The final report and No Liability Letter go to the authority.
Final cancellation
The licence is cancelled, and the company is removed from the registry. You receive the cancellation certificate. Done.
Plan Your Liquidation Around the Required Timelines
Mainland closures typically finish within 2 to 3 months, built around the 45-day notice period. Free zone closures can complete in a few weeks, depending on the authority. Offshore closures are the fastest of all.
Mainland
2 – 3 months
Built around the 45-day notice period.
Free zone
A few weeks
Depending on the authority.
Offshore
Fastest of all
Closure runs through the registered agent.
Complex cases take longer. Outstanding debts, missing records, or open disputes add time. We assess your position first and give you a written timeline before anything starts.
Know Your Liquidation Costs Before You Start
Fees vary by authority and company type. The main components:
- Licence cancellation fees, set by DET or your free zone.
- Newspaper publication, typically AED 1,000 to 1,500 for mainland closures.
- Visa and work permit cancellation costs per employee.
- Clearance and certificate fees from individual departments.
What Bestax charges
Bestax charges a fixed written fee, agreed before we start. Every government cost is confirmed in an itemised breakdown. No surprises at the end.
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Before we start
Documents We Collect for You
Most closures need the following. We gather and check each one.
- Trade licence copy.
- Memorandum of Association and any amendments.
- Notarised shareholders' resolution to liquidate.
- Liquidator appointment and acceptance letter. We arrange this.
- Passport and Emirates ID copies of the shareholders.
- Power of attorney, if we act on your behalf.
- Clearance letters, collected as the process runs.
Missing something? We identify the gaps early and fix them before they cause delays.
Where We Work
Close Your Company Across Dubai and the UAE
Our office sits in Business Bay, minutes from Downtown, DIFC, and Sheikh Zayed Road. Closures concentrate where trade does. That means Deira and Business Bay trading companies. It also means free zone cleanups across JLT, DMCC, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. We close companies across all of Dubai.
Beyond the city, we handle closures in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and every other emirate. Same process, same team, same fixed fee.
- Across Dubai
- Business Bay
- Downtown
- DIFC
- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Deira
- JLT
- DMCC
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Across the UAE
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Every other emirate
Other Business Services in Dubai
Closing one chapter often means opening another. We support both.
Business Setup Services
Closing this company to start a new one? We handle trade licences, structures, and visas for the next venture.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
We record every dirham and keep your books organised, balanced, and ready for any audit.
Auditing Services
Audit support and financial review through our registered auditor network.
Corporate Tax Filing
We prepare and file your final and annual tax returns with the FTA.
VAT Filing Services
We prepare and file your VAT returns correctly, every period.
PRO Services
Government paperwork, attestations, and renewals, handled all year.
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What Clients Say About Bestax
We believe our work speaks for itself. Our clients say it louder. Businesses across the Emirates trust Bestax to keep their tax accurate, on time, and penalty-free.
Had my first corporate tax filing done through Bestax. They offered a tax planning session that was extremely helpful, especially because I was unsure what expenses could be deducted legally. They kinda guided me through the whole process because, as a healthcare professional, I had no clue how things work around here.
I'm very pleased with the support provided by Athira and her team in completing my Transfer Pricing report and filing the Corporate Tax returns for my company. They are highly responsive, and the quality of their work and reports is truly excellent.
Very smooth and efficient service to open a freezone company. Even while sitting in canada. They are great. Highly highly recommend.
Bestax have been managing my accounts for the past 1 year now and I must say they do an amazing job. My tax returns are always on time and I never faced any penalty.
Maham guided me through the business license renewal process. She even flagged upcoming compliance changes I had no clue about. It’s that extra attention to detail that makes Bestax stand out.
Anusha at Bestax keeps our financials in top shape. Her budgeting advice has improved our cash flow significantly. Highly reliable team!
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If your question is not here, ask it directly.
Yes, end to end. Resolutions, the liquidator, notices, visa cancellations, clearances, tax closure, and the final certificate. You sign where needed, and we do the rest.
No, and this mistake is expensive. The company stays legally alive, fines accumulate, and blacklisting can follow. Bestax closes it formally, so nothing follows you later.
Mainland closures usually take 2 to 3 months around the notice period. Free zone closures can finish in weeks. We give you a written timeline before starting.
The resolution, liquidator appointment, cancellation application, and public notice come first. Then visa cancellations, bank and utility clearances, and tax deregistration. The final report and cancellation certificate close it out. Every step, one team.
Yes. We arrange a licensed liquidator from our registered auditor network. The acceptance letter, final report, and No Liability Letter are all prepared and submitted for you.
Yes, in-house. We file VAT deregistration within 20 business days of cessation and corporate tax deregistration within three months. The final return and FTA clearance are included.
Yes. Assets are used to settle creditor claims in the proper order. We plan the settlements, manage creditor notices, and guide directors through compulsory cases where courts are involved.
End-of-service gratuities must be settled and visas cancelled before clearances are issued. We calculate the gratuities and process every cancellation through MOHRE and immigration.
Mainland closures run through DET. Free zone closures cover DMCC, JAFZA, IFZA, Meydan, DAFZA, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Offshore closures run through registered agents.
Government fees vary by authority, and we itemise them upfront. Bestax works on a fixed written fee, agreed before any work starts. No hourly surprises.