Business setup, customs and liquidation services in the UAE
From setting up to closing properly. The legal entity, licence and authority determine much of the work involved in setup, customs registration or liquidation. The checklist should follow those facts.
Which service fits the requirement?
Business setup begins with the planned activity and operating requirements. Customs registration concerns the authority through which goods will move. Liquidation is a formal closure process that may involve more than cancelling a trade licence.
We define the scope around the relevant jurisdiction and records. Authority decisions, third-party approvals and any required professional appointments remain separate from an adviser’s preparation work.
Business setup
Firswood supports business setup in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
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Customs registration
Firswood supports customs registration for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
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Company liquidation
Firswood supports company liquidation and business closure in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
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Should I choose mainland or a free zone?
The choice depends on your activities, customers, operating arrangements and ownership requirements. Compare the permission you need to trade with the continuing obligations and costs, rather than only the setup price. We assess relevant routes against your business model and identify matters that need authority confirmation or separate legal advice.
Is a trade licence the same as a customs code?
No. A licence identifies the business and permitted activities, while customs registration provides the relevant record for dealing with the customs authority. We check how the two connect for your proposed activity. A business should not assume that receiving a trading licence means every import or export registration has been completed.
Can I close the business by not renewing its licence?
Licence expiry alone does not complete a closure. The Dubai Government closure guidance describes licence cancellation and associated authority steps. The actual requirements depend on the entity and jurisdiction. We assess the applicable process and outstanding obligations before preparing a closure plan.
Tell us what needs doing.
A set of accounts, a filing or a question that needs an answer. Start there.