Failure To Cancel Your Trade License Can Lead To Hefty Fines, Legal Issues, And A Poor Business Record. Letting It Expire Isn’t Enough—the Authorities Will Initiate De-registration, Which Can Complicate Things Down The Line.
Board Resolution – Appoint a liquidator via notarized resolution
Application Filing – Submit the trade license cancellation request
Visa Cancellations – Clear employee visas & immigration docs
Newspaper Ads – Publish liquidation notice in two newspapers
Final Clearance – Get approvals from banks, DED, utilities & immigration
Processing Time: 40–60 days (depending on license type)
Cost: AED 1,020 for cancellation + AED 2,520 for company dissolution.
Apply for cancellation through DED
Obtain clearances from:
Ministry authorities
Banks
Immigration
DEWA or utility services
Board Resolution – Appoint a liquidator via notarized document
Application – Submit official cancellation request
Visa Cancellations – Clear all employee visas
Public Notice – Publish liquidation notice in 2 local newspapers
Final Clearance – Receive approvals from DED, immigration, utilities, and banks
Timeline: Typically takes 40–60 days.
| Service | Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Trade License Cancellation | 1,020 |
| Company Dissolution | 2,520 |
Clear all dues & cancel visas before applying
Discharge liabilities to partners or creditors (for shareholding companies)
Maintain goodwill for smoother re-entry in the future
Not ready to cancel completely? You can freeze your license for 1–3 years (if no employees or legal disputes). A great option if you’re only pausing operations!
We handle that too—whether it’s:
Summary Winding Up (no liabilities)
Creditor Winding Up
Court-Ordered Bankruptcy