License Freezing
Professional license freezing services for your business
About License Freezing
Sometimes your business needs to take a break and in such instances, you can freeze a trade license for upto 3 years. Find out how to freeze your UAE mainland license.
If you are in the UAE and you plan to temporarily stop your business, the best option would be to freeze the business license. Business licenses can be frozen for upto a period of three years, by paying a freezing fee. In the case of sole establishments registered in DED, freezing is allowed for a period of one year.
A company cannot carry on with any of its operations, once the license is frozen as it is illegal. But the owner of a frozen license or a shareholder can start a new business by applying for a new license under his name.
Important to Know
License freezing preserves your trade name and commercial registration, but all business operations must cease during the freeze period.
Freezing Duration
Year
For sole establishments registered in DED.
Years
Common freezing period for standard businesses.
Years
Maximum freezing period allowed for UAE businesses.
Freezing Fee Structure
Basic Freezing Fee
Due Month Fee
Additional
Freezing Process
Request Letter
Issue a letter on the corporate letterhead requesting to freeze the license temporarily. The letter should contain details on the reasons and justifications behind the decision.
Visa Cancellation
Cancel all employment visas associated with the license.
Confirmation Letter
Obtain a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation mentioning that there are no sponsored people on the license. The letter must also confirm that labour restrictions are not imposed on the license.
Payment and Submission
In the case of DED, pay the freezing fee of AED 2,000 per year along with AED 210 per each due month since license expiry date. Submit a report from the inspection division in DED.
Expert Freezing Services
We handle the entire freezing process to ensure your business can pause operations without complications
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