Dubai, UAE

Checking status after leaving the UAE without proper company closure

I opened a free zone company in Dubai 11 years ago. There was no trading activity and has been none since.

I closed the company remotely as I was unable to travel to Dubai at the time for health reasons and completed forms necessary, had them notarized here in Europe and translated by a registered translator.

All documents sent to the agent in Dubai with a POA but I was informed that they were not accepted by Dubai authorities and that I would have to travel there to close.

The bank account was also closed at the time remotely.

If I travel to Abu Dhabi will I face problems?

Naser Muhyealdeen

Hassan Al Riyami Advocates & Legal Consultants

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27 Oct 2018, 07:49

Based on what you have informed us you should not face any problems as long as there are no unpaid creditors or cheques that you may have issued during the course of this company's existence.

If as you say, there were no business transactions you should not have a problem with entering the UAE and closing the necessary formalities.

27 Oct 2018, 07:54

Thank you, for your prompt response.

Would the expiration of the licence and non-renewal be considered as an unpaid creditor?

27 Oct 2018, 07:55

No, not to warrant an arrest against you, it would not.

If, however, you need help from us to check your status with the immigration or the courts or the UAE police, you can write us on advocate@alriyamiadvocates.com and we can discuss specifics.

27 Oct 2018, 08:00

Thank you.

How long does it take for the services mentioned to be checked and how much would this cost?

Please do take into account that after 11 years, I no longer have the documents relating to the company concerned.

27 Oct 2018, 08:01

We would not need the documents of the company to check your financial crimes status; only your current passport copy.

You can write us on advocate@alriyamiadvocates.com to discuss charges etc since we do not state that on public fora.

27 Oct 2018, 08:28

Thank you,

I have just sent you an email.

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