Corporate Tax Deregistration Services in the UAE
Closing Your Business? Don’t Forget Corporate Tax Deregistration
When you cease operations, change ownership, or undergo a merger, the law requires you to formally deregister for Corporate Tax within three months. Failure to do so triggers automatic fines.
When must you apply?
- Individual Owners: Within 3 months of stopping your business activities.
- Companies & LLCs: Within 3 months of formal dissolution or liquidation.
What are the first steps?
Before you can apply, you must:
- File any outstanding corporate tax returns.
- Settle all dues & penalties.
- Prepare supporting documents explaining the reason for closure (liquidation report, etc.).
What happens if you're late?
The penalties are strict and automatic:
- A fine of AED 1K for missing the 3-month deadline is applicable.
- Plus, AED 1K for every additional month you delay, up to a maximum of AED 10K.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you have a question about starting a company in the UAE? We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about what you can expect:
As soon as you stop trading or formally close your company.
You have 3 months from the date you cease business activities.
Fines start at AED 1,000 and continue to accumulate automatically.
File your final tax return and settle any outstanding tax payments.
Trade license, liquidation documents (if applicable), and final financial statements.
Timing varies, but we handle all FTA follow-ups to complete it as quickly as possible.
Yes, you’ll get an official Tax Clearance Certificate once approved.
Each entity requires separate deregistration. We can manage all of them for you.