UAE Business Set-up and Liquidation Services

Establishing or closing a business in the UAE involves multiple legal, regulatory, and financial steps that must be managed with precision. At AY Chartered Accountants, we offer end-to-end support to local and international clients looking to set up or liquidate businesses across the UAE Mainland, Free Zones, and Offshore jurisdictions.

Business Set-up Services

With the UAE’s dynamic regulatory environment and investor-friendly policies, choosing the right structure is key to operational success. We guide clients through the entire process, from initial planning to obtaining all necessary approvals.

 

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Our set-up services include:

– Advisory on legal entity type: LLC, sole establishment, civil company, branch, or representative office
– Mainland, Free Zone, or Offshore jurisdiction selection based on business activity, ownership preferences, and tax strategy
– Trade license application with DED, Free Zone authorities, or Offshore registrars
– Memorandum of Association (MOA) drafting and notarization
– Assistance with local sponsor or corporate nominee arrangements, if applicable
– Corporate bank account opening support
– Registration for VAT and the UAE Corporate Tax (if applicable)
– Immigration and labor card processing for partners and employees
– Ongoing compliance advisory post-establishment, including ESR, UBO, AML filings
We ensure that your business is structured to align with your commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and industry requirements.

Business Liquidation Services

Closing a company in the UAE requires a structured and transparent process involving government clearances, financial settlement, and formal deregistration.

Our liquidation services include:

– Review of corporate documents and liabilities to assess liquidation scope
– Preparation and submission of board/shareholder resolutions for closure
– Coordination with auditors to issue final audited financial statements
– Obtaining NOCs and clearances from DED, FTA (for VAT and Corporate Tax), MOHRE, Immigration, Utilities, and other relevant bodies
– Publishing legal notices in newspapers (where required)
– Settlement of outstanding dues and employee entitlements
– Preparation of final liquidation report and submission to licensing authorities
– Cancellation of trade license, visas, and bank accounts
– Compliance with Free Zone or Offshore liquidation procedures, where applicable
– Our team ensures a legally compliant, timely, and cost-effective closure, minimizing exposure to post-liquidation liabilities or penalties.

Why Choose Us?

– In-depth knowledge of the UAE regulatory frameworks
– Strong working relationships with government departments and free zone authorities
– Multilingual team with experience in cross-border structuring
– Integrated legal, tax, and accounting support under one roof
Whether you are entering or exiting the UAE market, our structured approach provides clarity, compliance, and confidence at every step.

Our Set-up & Liquidation Services

With the UAE’s dynamic regulatory environment and investor-friendly policies, choosing the right structure is key to operational success. We guide clients through the entire process, from initial planning to obtaining all necessary approvals.

Closing a company in the UAE requires a structured and transparent process involving government clearances, financial settlement, and formal deregistration.

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Phone

+971 4566 7640

Our Locations

Abu Dhabi

Astute Tax Consultancy LLC
222, 2nd Floor,
Heirs of Omeir Bin Yousef Building,
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street,
Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates.

Dubai

AY CA Auditing LLC
Office No.104,
Abdullah Kamber Business Center,
Salah Al Din Street,
Deira, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.

Dubai

AY Astute for Management Consultancies LLC
Office No.104,
Abdullah Kamber Business Center,
Salah Al Din Street,
Deira, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.