Civil Company Liquidation in Dubai
Dissolve Your Professional Partnership With Full Legal Compliance
If your service-based Civil Company is closing operations in Dubai, formal liquidation is mandatory to avoid fines, visa issues, or business record complications. CapitalClosure helps partners legally dissolve the entity, settle dues, and complete trade license cancellation across all relevant authorities.
What Is a Civil Company in Dubai?
A Civil Company is a professional partnership structure commonly used by:
- Consultants
- Engineers
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Architects
- Medical professionals
When dissolving a Civil Company, the partnership must
- Agree on dissolution
- Appoint a liquidator (if required)
- Cancel visas
- Settle liabilities
- Deregister with authorities
“Even though Civil Companies are non-commercial by nature, UAE law still requires full clearance and license cancellation for dissolution.”
️ Step-by-Step Civil Company Liquidation Process
Capital Closure ensures a seamless exit process, compliant with DED and labor laws:
Step 1: Dissolution Agreement
- Prepare and notarize a partner-signed dissolution resolution
- Prepare and notarize a partner-signed dissolution resolution
- Include appointment of a liquidator (mandatory if liabilities exist)
- If one partner is withdrawing, a share transfer or withdrawal notice may be needed
Step 2: Liquidation Notice Publication (if applicable)
- Public notice for 45 days in two Arabic newspapers
- Required if debts, contracts, or employee liabilities exist
- Not always required for dormant companies with zero activity
Step 3: Clearance Coordination
- MOHRE: Staff visa cancellation, labor card removal
- GDRFA: Investor visa cancellation
- DEWA / Etisalat / DU: Utilities and telecom accounts
- Landlord / Ejari: Lease contract termination and NOC
- Dubai Municipality / Chamber of Commerce: Final deregistration
- FTA: VAT deregistration and final tax settlement
Step 4: Final Audit & Liquidation Report (if needed)
- Required if company held assets, revenue, or employees
- Audited final accounts + liquidation statement from licensed firm
Step 5: License Cancellation with DED
- Submit final documents to DED for trade license termination
- Pay any outstanding renewal or closure fees
- Receive official license cancellation certificate
Step 6: Business Bank Account Closure
- Close company bank accounts with final statement
- Submit license cancellation and partner ID/passports
- Settle or transfer remaining funds
Required Documents for Civil Company Liquidation
Document | Purpose |
| Trade License Copy | Verify entity type and expiry |
| Civil Contract / MOA | Identify partner structure and terms |
| Emirates ID & Passport | Of all partners |
| Partner Resolution | Signed and notarized |
| Liquidator Appointment | If applicable |
| Final Audit Report | For companies with financial activity |
| Government Clearances | MOHRE, FTA, DEWA, Municipality, etc. |
Who Is This Service For?
Our Civil Company Liquidation service is ideal for:
- Consulting partnerships closing operations
- One or more partners exiting permanently
- Inactive firms under civil license setup
- Service businesses with unresolved licenses or liabilities
- Professionals relocating or retiring from practice in Dubai
️ Avoid These Common Pitfalls
Mistake | Risk |
| Ignoring employee visa cancellations | MOHRE and immigration violations entity type and expiry |
| Not deregistering VAT | AED 10,000 fine from FTA |
| Not publishing legal notice (when required) | License cancellation may be rejected |
| Partner Resolution | Signed and notarized |
| Overlooking tenancy/utility dues | Landlord disputes, bounced NOCs |
| Assuming license auto-expires | DED continues to charge penalties until cancelled |
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Why CapitalClosure?
Deep expertise in service-based entity liquidation
Familiarity with DED and Free Zone civil company regulations
End-to-end support: legal, financial, and procedural
Bilingual documentation & authority coordination
Transparent process and fixed-fee structure
Legally Close Your Civil Company in Dubai
We handle partner resolutions, final audits, and authority clearances ensuring your liquidation is smooth, compliant, and professionally executed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can one partner withdraw and the company continue?
Yes — but this is a restructuring, not liquidation. We’ll help you determine what’s best.
Do I need a liquidator for a small civil company?
If there are no assets, employees, or contracts, it may be exempt. We’ll assess your case.
Can the civil company be liquidated remotely?
Yes, through Power of Attorney. We can manage the process on your behalf.
Is VAT deregistration always needed?
If you were registered for VAT, yes. If not, we’ll exclude this step from your liquidation plan.
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