DAFZA Company Liquidation by DAFZA Approved Liquidators
Expert DAFZA company closure handling cancellation application, bank NOC, visa cancellations, FTA clearance and liquidation report for Dubai Airport Free Zone entities.
Closing a company also closes its tax accounts: we handle VAT deregistration, the final corporate tax return and any backlog accounting needed to produce the final accounts.
Book Your Free ConsultationDAFZA Company Liquidation — What You Need to Know
DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority) is one of Dubai's most prestigious free zones, located at Dubai International Airport. DAFZA company liquidation follows a portal-based process and includes specific clearance requirements: a written cancellation application, NOC from the company's bank, cancellation of all visas, and DAFZA Finance clearance. All visa cancellations must be completed before the formal closure application is submitted. Aabi is a DAFZA-approved liquidator with a track record of clean DAFZA closures.
DAFZA Company Liquidation Process — Step by Step
- Board Resolution to Wind Up
Shareholders pass and sign a resolution to liquidate the DAFZA company and appoint Aabi as approved liquidator. - Written Cancellation Application to DAFZA
A formal written cancellation application is submitted to DAFZA — a specific DAFZA requirement. - Bank NOC Obtained
Aabi coordinates closure of all UAE corporate bank accounts and obtains NOC letters from all banks confirming accounts are closed with no outstanding obligations. - Visa Cancellations
All DAFZA-sponsored visas are cancelled. DAFZA requires all visa cancellations before the formal closure application is finalised. - DAFZA Finance Clearance
All DAFZA licence fees, facility charges, and penalties are settled, and finance clearance is obtained from DAFZA. - FTA Deregistration
VAT and Corporate Tax deregistration filed concurrently by Aabi's tax team. - Liquidation Report and Final Submission
Aabi prepares the liquidation report and submits all documents to DAFZA. Original certificates are returned to DAFZA's registration section. - Certificate of Dissolution
DAFZA issues the deregistration certificate confirming the company is legally closed.
Documents Required for DAFZA Company Liquidation
- Board resolution to liquidate
- Written cancellation application letter
- NOC letters from all UAE banks confirming account closure
- Visa cancellation confirmations for all sponsored individuals
- DAFZA Finance clearance letter
- Original DAFZA licence and formation certificate
- FTA deregistration confirmation (if applicable)
- Liquidation report (prepared by Aabi)
- Shareholders' passport copies
DAFZA Company Liquidation Cost — Government Fees & Our Fixed Fee
| Component | Indicative Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Aabi professional fees (liquidation + report) | Fixed fee — quoted after a short review of your company |
| DAFZA authority fees | AED 500 – 2,000 |
| Visa cancellation (per person) | AED 200 – 500 |
Our professional fee is a fixed fee, quoted after a short review. Send us your trade licence and a few company details and we'll come back with a fixed-fee estimate within 24 hours — ask about our current special discounts. Request your estimate →
Frequently Asked Questions — DAFZA Company Liquidation
Why does DAFZA require a bank NOC before liquidation?
DAFZA requires confirmation that all corporate bank accounts are closed and there are no outstanding banking obligations before processing the company closure. Aabi coordinates all bank account closures and obtains the required NOC letters as part of the DAFZA liquidation process.
Can I close my DAFZA company remotely?
Yes. Aabi handles all physical submissions, original document returns, and in-person requirements through our PRO team. Shareholders can manage the entire DAFZA closure from outside the UAE.
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Our DAFZA-approved liquidators will provide a clear timeline and fixed-fee proposal — free of charge.