Where Is the Liquidation Report Submitted in the UAE?

If you’re in the process of closing your business in the UAE, one of the most important steps you’ll need to complete is submitting your liquidation report. This report, prepared by a licensed liquidator or approved auditor, confirms that all company assets have been accounted for, debts have been settled, and nothing is left unresolved. But where exactly do you submit it?

That depends on the type of business license you hold. If your company is registered on the mainland, you’ll submit the liquidation report to the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate where your business is licensed. The DED will review the report to ensure all legal requirements have been met before issuing your final license cancellation certificate. On the other hand, if your business operates in a free zone, the report must go to the relevant Free Zone Authority, which follows its own procedures for deregistration. If the liquidation is court-ordered, the report is submitted to the court itself and forms part of the official legal closure process, as explained in this overview of liquidation.

In all cases, submitting the liquidation report is mandatory. Without it, your business can’t be officially closed, and you might continue to incur fines or penalties. This report is your final confirmation to the authorities that your business has been fully and properly dissolved. If there are concerns about compliance, you may also require FTA penalties assessment services to avoid unexpected fines.