DMCC Company Termination / Winding-Up Proposal Preview
DMCC Company Termination / Winding-Up
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DMCC Company Termination / Winding-Up
[Client Name] – [Company Name]
01 October 2026
1. Introduction
Winding-up (termination) of a DMCC Company is governed by DMCC's Company Regulations and administered entirely through the DMCC Member Portal. this proposal is scoped to the winding-up of a DMCC Company.
Key features include:
DMCC will first contact the shareholder, officer or authorised representative to check whether the company can be retained, before the winding-up proceeds
Upon approval, all portal access is deactivated and reassigned to the appointed Liquidator, and DMCC publishes the winding-up notice for a mandatory 14 calendar-day period
2. Required Documents
The following documents may be required to submit the Company winding-up application; the exact list depends on the shareholder structure and the mode of winding-up selected:
| Document / Information | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Shareholder Resolution | Standard or Non-Standard Resolution, as applicable to the mode of winding-up. |
| Liquidator's appointment and confirmation | Mandatory for Companies; not required for Branches (Parent Company undertaking letter instead). |
| Liquidation Report | Prepared and confirmed by the appointed Liquidator. |
| No-Objection Certificate (NOC) | From the relevant regulatory authority, if the company carries out a regulated activity. |
| Power of Attorney | Where an authorised representative is acting on behalf of the shareholder(s). |
| Customs Clearance | Required for trading or industrial licences. |
| Passport copies of shareholders | Of each shareholder and authorised signatory. |
3. Fee Schedule
DMCC Authority Fee
| Description | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Company Winding-Up Fee | 4,235.00 | 1,153.00 |
| Total Authority Fees | 4,235.00 | 1,153.00 |
InBusiness Professional Service Fee
| Description | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Winding-Up Assistance Fee | 10,000.00 | 2,723.00 |
| Total (Authority Fees + InBusiness Fee) | 14,235.00 | 3,876.00 |
4. Scope of Winding-Up Services
InBusiness provides end-to-end support for the DMCC Company winding-up process:
Guidance on selecting the appropriate mode of winding-up (Summary, Solvent, or Insolvent Voluntary) based on the company's circumstances
Submission of the winding-up Service Request (SR) on the DMCC Member Portal, including selection of Standard or Non-Standard Resolution
Preparation and coordination of signing of the required resolutions, declarations and Power of Attorney, where applicable
Coordination of the Liquidator's appointment and confirmation, and preparation of the Liquidation Report
Coordination of NOC from third-party regulators (for regulated activities) and Customs Clearance (for trading/industrial licences), where applicable
Coordination of cancellation of active visas, access cards and permits issued by DMCC
Booking of the Member Engagement Centre appointment to submit original documents, where required
Monitoring of the mandatory 14-calendar-day publication period and the DMCC Registrar's review
Handover of the final E-Termination Letter on completion
5. Processing Timeline
Standard
4–6
weeks
Publication
14
calendar days (mandatory)
| STAGE | PROCESSING TIME |
|---|---|
| Company Winding-Up (Service Request through to E-Termination Letter, incl. 14-day publication) | 4–6 weeks |
Confidential | DMCC Company Termination / Winding-Up Proposal