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towpathchorus06

Hello. My wife and I own a commercial entity, sharing equal investment at 50% each on the commercial registration (CR).


Recently, we obtained a “self-sponsorship visa” and have canceled our investor visas. I was considering liquidating the CR, but the process appears quite complicated, involving steps like appointing a liquidator, publishing notices, and reassessing accounts. We previously operated only a small retail outlet, which has been non-functional for about 12 months. However, the CR remains active with a legitimate virtual office and no outstanding issues.


Given my new self-sponsorship status, I do not intend to renew the CR. I understand that it will be deleted by law upon its natural expiration. This deletion remains effective for three years, during which it could potentially be revived. I have a few questions:


Q1: I allow the CR to be deleted by law, what will happen after three years when it can no longer be revived, considering that I am still listed as the responsible person in the system? Would I have any liability?


Q2: If I decide to take action two years later, how do I close the chapter by converting deleted by law status to deleted by payment. What could be the approx payments I’d need to make at that time ?


I would appreciate feedback from members with expertise in this area regarding the best and most economical course of action. Thank you!

Genro

@towpathchorus06


1) Any Govt Institution can come back to you with the liability as it is not liquidated and you are still the responsible person. Eg - After 5 years you intend to start another business or be an Investor in an existing business - MOIC will reject your application mentioning Liquidation was not completed - There is no rule that MOIC can reject it but we never know what will happen in the next month.


2) You are being suggested a lot of inaccurate information. Deleted by Payment is only for Individual establishment - Full GCC national ownership and US Nationality.


If you want to close the company after deleted by law it is the same process as Liquidation. Basically, you have to make CR Active by paying fines and even taking an office if insisted by MOIC.


The most Economical and Safest advice will be to liquidate it when it is active.

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