How to Close a Company in UAE: The Full Liquidation Checklist (Including Audit Requirements)
⚡ Quick Summary How to Close a Company in UAE (Short Version) Appoint a UAE-licensed liquidator (mandatory for LLCs and most freezones). Publish a creditor notice in two UAE newspapers and wait the mandatory objection window (typically 45 days). Obtain MOL/MOHRE clearance and cancel all employee visas and work permits. File a final VAT return […]
Got an FTA Notice? Here’s What to Do in the First 48 Hours
How you respond in the hours after receiving an FTA audit notice in Dubai matters more than most businesses realise. This is a practical, hour-by-hour guide — what the notice means, what records to pull, how to run an internal compliance check, and how to submit a response that protects your position. Receiving a notice […]
How to Get a Tax Residency Certificate in UAE: FTA Process Explained
Quick Answers at a Glance → Issued by: Federal Tax Authority (FTA) via EmaraTax portal — not the Ministry of Finance → Who qualifies: Individuals (183+ days or 90+ days with qualifying ties) and UAE-registered companies → Fee (2026): AED 500 (CT TRN holders) · AED 1,000 (individuals) · AED 1,750 (companies without TRN) → […]
