JAFZA Free Zone Company Liquidation
Expert, end-to-end closure of your Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) company by JAFZA-approved liquidators. Handling FZE, FZCO, branch, and offshore entities. Fully remote service available.
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 ConsultationClosing a JAFZA Company — What Makes It Different
JAFZA company liquidation is one of the more complex free zone closures in the UAE. The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) requires mandatory appointment of a JAFZA-approved liquidator, specific sequential approval steps, Finance Department clearance, and — for companies with leased premises — advance notice periods of 3 months for offices and warehouses, and up to 6 months for plot leases.
JAFZA liquidation applies to Free Zone Establishments (FZE), Free Zone Companies (FZCO), branches of foreign companies, and JAFZA offshore companies. Aabi Chartered Accountants are approved JAFZA liquidators with an established track record of clean JAFZA company closures. We submit via the Dubai Trade Portal and handle all sequential JAFZA approvals without requiring your physical presence.
JAFZA Company Liquidation Process — Step by Step
- Board Resolution to Wind Up
Shareholders pass a formal resolution to voluntarily liquidate and appoint Aabi as the approved JAFZA liquidator. - Advance Notice of Lease / Facility Termination
If the company holds a JAFZA lease: 3 months notice for office/warehouse, 6 months for plots. This anchors the liquidation timeline. - JAFZA Finance Department Clearance
The company must obtain clearance confirming all JAFZA dues — licence fees, facility charges, penalties — are fully paid. - Visa Cancellations
All investor, employment, and dependent visas sponsored under the JAFZA entity must be cancelled. Aabi's PRO team coordinates all cancellations. - Submission via Dubai Trade Portal
The formal liquidation request is submitted through the Dubai Trade Portal (Registration → Company Termination) with all required documents. - Liquidation Audit Report
Aabi's auditors prepare the final liquidation audit report — a mandatory JAFZA submission for FZE and FZCO entities. - Return of Original Certificates
All original company certificates are physically returned to JAFZA's Registration section. Aabi arranges this on your behalf. - Certificate of Dissolution
JAFZA issues the Certificate of Dissolution confirming the legal closure of the company.
Documents Required for JAFZA Company Liquidation
- Board resolution to liquidate (signed by all shareholders)
- Aabi's liquidator appointment acceptance letter
- Original JAFZA licence and all renewal copies
- Original Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Original Formation Certificate and Share Certificates
- JAFZA Finance Department clearance letter
- Visa cancellation confirmations for all sponsored individuals
- Bank account closure letters
- FTA VAT deregistration approval (if VAT-registered)
- Corporate Tax deregistration confirmation (if applicable)
- Lease termination notice / JAFZA facility clearance
- Final liquidation audit report (prepared by Aabi)
JAFZA Company Liquidation Cost — Government Fees & Our Fixed Fee
| Component | Indicative Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Aabi professional fees (liquidation + audit report) | Fixed fee — quoted after a short review of your company |
| JAFZA government / deregistration fees | AED 1,000 – 3,500 |
| 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 — JAFZA Company Liquidation
Do I need to be physically present in JAFZA for the liquidation?
For most JAFZA closures, Aabi's remote process uses notarised, attested documents and our on-ground PRO team to handle all physical submissions. Most international clients complete the entire JAFZA closure without visiting the UAE.
What is a JAFZA-approved liquidator and why do I need one?
JAFZA requires that all FZE and FZCO liquidations are handled by a liquidator formally approved by the JAFZA authority. Without an approved liquidator, JAFZA will not process the closure application. Aabi is a JAFZA-approved liquidator.
How long does JAFZA company liquidation take?
Companies without a JAFZA facility can typically close within 5–8 weeks. Where the company holds a JAFZA lease, the advance notice period sets the minimum timeline: 3 months for an office or warehouse, 6 months for a plot.
Is JAFZA offshore liquidation different from FZE liquidation?
Yes — JAFZA offshore company liquidation is significantly simpler. Offshore entities have no UAE employees, no UAE premises, and no trade licence. The documentation is lighter and the process typically completes in 5–8 weeks, while a JAFZA FZE with leased premises must also observe JAFZA's lease notice period.
Close Your JAFZA Company Cleanly — Talk to Our Team
Aabi's JAFZA-approved liquidators will review your situation and provide a clear timeline and fixed-fee proposal — free of charge.