How can I claim my settlement if the company is inactive but some branches still operate?

Dear Inquirer,

If the company is still active through its branches, you may still have a chance to claim your settlement.

The fact that the parent company is inactive does not necessarily prevent the payment if other entities under the group are operating.

You can explore several legal options, including directly appealing to the court to enforce the judgment.

We recommend consulting with a legal expert to assess the specific details of your case and guide you through the process.

Book a consultation with us to take the next steps in claiming your payment.

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your message!

If you have a final court judgment in your favor and the employer has not paid despite the ruling, you do have legal options, especially if the company is part of a group and other branches are still active.

In such cases, you may consider the following actions:

- Execution of the Judgment:

If not already done, initiate or proceed with the execution process through the Dubai Courts Execution Department. This step is essential to enforce the ruling.

- Investigate Related Entities:

If the company is part of a group, and other entities share ownership, management, or commercial licenses, you may be able to request the court to pierce the corporate veil and pursue enforcement against those related branches, especially if the inactive company was used to avoid liabilities.

- Legal Request for Asset Investigation:

You can file a request with the Execution Court to investigate any bank accounts, assets, or receivables related to the employer or associated companies.

- Complaint to the Public Prosecutor (in fraud cases):

If it can be proven that the company was intentionally closed or restructured to avoid paying workers, a criminal complaint for fraud or evasion of court judgment may be applicable.

This is not an appeal of the original judgment, but a separate process for enforcing it. We recommend scheduling a legal consultation so we can assess your documentation and advise the best enforcement strategy.

Let us know if you'd like to proceed.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

If you have a judgment from a Dubai court stating that your employer must settle your payment, and the company is inactive, you may still be able to claim your settlement if the company is part of a group with active branches.

You can request the enforcement of the judgment through the Dubai Court's Enforcement Department, which can seize assets or pursue other legal avenues to ensure payment.

If the company is part of a group, you may also be able to hold the parent or other active companies accountable, depending on their legal relationship.

It’s advisable to start the enforcement process or seek help with appealing the case if necessary. Contact us for legal support.

Thank You!

Dear Sir,

You should open an execution file and submit requests to the court to determine whether the company operates any additional branches.

Additionally, you may request inquiries into the company's assets and seek an order for the arrest of the manager listed on the commercial license.

Should you require any legal assistance or further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact us at [----------].

Kind regards,

Nada El Mawi

Hello,

If your court judgment has not been executed yet, you need to open an execution file at the Dubai Court of Execution.

This allows the court to freeze company accounts, ban company owners from travel, seize assets (cars, property, etc.), and notify the sponsor group or shareholders.

Even if the company is “inactive,” enforcement action can still target assets or responsible individuals (owners, partners).

Hello,

According to UAE law, if a company is no longer active, it may be difficult to enforce a court judgment for settlement.

However, you can still try to appeal directly to the court and provide evidence that the company is still operating under different branches.

You may also consider hiring a lawyer to assist you with the appeal process and to explore other legal options for enforcing the judgment.

It is important to act quickly, as there may be a time limit for appealing a court judgment.