كيفية إلغاء رخصة تجارية في دبي في 5 خطوات

Closing a business in Dubai isn’t just about shutting the doors — it’s a legal process that must be handled with care. If you skip a step or delay your compliance, you may face:

• ❌ Government fines

• ❌ Visa and tax penalties

• ❌ Future business restrictions

In this blog, we walk you through how to cancel your Dubai trade license in 5 practical steps — as regulated by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) (formerly DED).

📘 Case Study Included:
Discover how IDRIVER TOURISM L.L.C. and TO KAFENION RESTAURANT L.L.C. were successfully liquidated in 45 days under AM Audit’s supervision.

 Step 1: Board Resolution & Liquidator Appointment

Start with internal documentation. The company’s shareholders must:

• Prepare notarized minutes passing a resolution to liquidate

• Appoint a licensed liquidator to oversee the process

• Obtain an official letter of acceptance from the liquidator

📌 Pro Tip: Choose a liquidation firm familiar with DET and FTA processes to prevent rejection or delays.

 Step 2: Public Notice in Newspapers

According to UAE law, the company must:

• Publish a liquidation notice in two newspapers — one in English and one in Arabic

• Wait 45 days for any objections or claims from creditors or stakeholders

Below is the Arabic-language version of the official liquidation announcement published for TO KAFENION RESTAURANT L.L.C., as part of its formal closure under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET):

Key Details from the Certificate:

• Company Name: مطعم تو كافينون ش.ذ.م.م (TO KAFENION RESTAURANT L.L.C.)

• License No.: 1118214

• Commercial Registration No.: 1841491

• Resolution Date: 22 May 2025

• Publication Date: 19 June 2025

• Appointed Liquidator: عبد الله الملا لمراجعة الحسابات (Abdulla Al Mulla Auditing of Accounts)

• Authority: دائرة الاقتصاد والسياحة بدبي (DET Dubai)

• Objection Period: 45 days from the date of publication

This announcement is the Arabic counterpart to the English notice typically published alongside it, ensuring compliance with UAE legal requirements for bilingual public disclosure.

 Step 3: Government Clearances & Visa Cancellations

This step is where most delays happen — but it’s also the most important.

You must obtain:

• VAT deregistration from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

• Labor clearance from MOHRE

• Visa cancellations through GDRFA

• Bank account closure with a final statement

• Utility clearance (e.g., DEWA)

• Property NOC or lease termination

📌 Tip: Begin clearance collection during the 45-day newspaper period to save time.

 Step 4: Submit Final Liquidation Report to DET

After the objection period ends and all clearances are secured:

• Your liquidator will prepare a final liquidation report

• Submit the report to DET with all required documents:

  • Trade license copy

  • Emirates IDs/passports of partners

  • All clearance letters

  • Final audit report (if requested)

📎 Documents must be submitted via the DET portal or directly at a service center.

 Step 5: Pay Fees & Receive License Cancellation Certificate

Once DET reviews and approves the final submission:

• You’ll receive the official trade license cancellation certificate

• The company is now struck off the commercial registry

🧾 In the case of TO KAFENION RESTAURANT, the entire process — from resolution to cancellation — was finalized without penalty, thanks to early planning and parallel clearance execution.

📘 Real Case Study: 2 Companies, 45 Days

Both IDRIVER TOURISM and TO KAFENION:

• Passed liquidation resolutions in May 2025

• Published official notices in June

• Obtained all clearances during the notice period

• Submitted final reports and received DET approval promptly