The New Company Regulations 2020 (the "Regulations"), which were to replace the previous DMCC Company Regulations of 2003, were released and published by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) on January 2, 2020. They were changed in this way to align with international law and make it easier to interpret the Regulations in light of companies' expanding needs and demands.

Liquidation of a Company in DMCC

When a firm or business cannot continue operating, it must liquidate its assets and cease all activities. License Termination & License Cancellation are other names for this. For liquidation, each zone has a particular process and set of rules. Compared to different zones, the DMCC has unique liquidation procedures and restrictions. Much paperwork and legal labor are needed to wind up a business, which is challenging. The Liquidator at DMCC streamlines complicated duties and aids the business in liquidation. The business's winding up is carried out by the DMCC approved liquidators, who follow UAE company legislation. Either the Court or the stakeholders may appoint a liquidator.

Types of Company Liquidation in DMCC

The Regulations provide specific regulations for the liquidation of a Company in DMCC. According to the Regulations, the winding up of a company may appear in one of four different ways:

1. Solvent Winding-Up

A method of winding up of a DMCC company in which the director(s) declares that the Company's affairs may be finally wound up within twelve (12) months of the winding up process's start.

Requirements:

I. Declaration of Solvency

1. 1. 1. 1. A declaration of solvency must be submitted through a form signed by the directors to begin a solvent winding-up.
      2. Following a thorough investigation of the Company's financial situation, the declaration of solvency must state whether the Company:

(a) has no assets and no liabilities;

(b) has assets but no liabilities;

II. Appointment of Liquidator

In the event of a solvent winding-up, the Company must, at a General Meeting, designate one or more liquidators to wind up the Company's affairs and distribute its assets.

III. Submission of Progress Report

If the firm is still wound up after more than a year, the Liquidator must provide a progress report detailing his actions and deals every three months until the process is finished. He must give the progress report a copy to the Registrar and the shareholders.

IV. Summary report of winding up in Final Meeting

The Liquidator must provide a summary of the winding-up that details how it was handled and how the Company's assets were distributed as soon as the Company's affairs are entirely closed off but before the Company is dissolved.

2. Summary Winding Up:

A method of winding up of a DMCC company in which the director(s) declares that the Company's affairs may be finally wound up within six (6) months of the wind-up process's start.

Requirements:

I. Declaration of solvency

1. 1. 1. 1. The Directors must sign a statement of solvency in the form provided by the Registrar from time to time when a summary winding-up is contemplated.
      2. The declaration of solvency must state one of the following after a thorough investigation of the Company's affairs:

(a) The company has no assets and no liabilities;

(b) the Company has assets and no liabilities; and

Before approving the resolution for winding up, the declaration of solvency must be made within a window of twenty business days.

II. Appointment of Liquidator

In a summary winding-up, the Company should, at a General Meeting, designate one or more Liquidators to wind up the Company's business and distribute the Company's assets.

III. Conversion to a voluntary winding up of a solvent

Suppose the Liquidator, in a summary winding-up, has not made an application for the Company to be dissolved within six months of the date of the Directors' declaration. In that case, the summary winding-up converts into a solvent winding-up.

IV. Summary report of winding up in Final Meeting

If the Liquidator (s) determine that the Company won't be able to pay its obligations in full at any stage after being appointed, they must immediately summon a creditors' meeting.

3. Insolvent Voluntary Winding-Up:

A method of DMCC Company winding up in which the Company's creditors participate.

1. 1. Resolution of Insolvent Winding up in General Meeting

To offer a resolution for an insolvent winding-up, the corporation must first summon a general meeting of creditors. A signed statement of the Company's financial condition must be presented to the creditors by the Company's directors.

1. 1. Appointment of Liquidator

After examining the same, the creditors and the corporation may each appoint one or more individuals to act as liquidators; these people will be chosen using a simple majority based on the value of claims. All directors' authority terminates as soon as the Liquidator is chosen.

1. 1. Progress report by Liquidator

The Liquidator must prepare a progress report summarizing his actions and transactions every three months until the process is through.

1. 1. Summary report before Liquidation of the Company

The Liquidator should provide a summary reflecting the essence of the procedure, setting up how it was carried out, as soon as the Company's affairs are completely wound up, but before the firm is dissolved. The Liquidator must hold a general meeting of the firm in front of the creditors after receiving the documents to tie up any loose ends in the most transparent way possible.

4. Involuntary winding up by the Competent Court:

A method of winding up of a DMCC Company whereby the Registrar of DMCC submits a petition to the Court for the winding up of the Company after determining that:

1. 1. 1. The Company has been struck off; or-
    2. The Company has committed a serious or repeated violation of the DMCCA Company Regulations or any other regulation, rule, policy, or decision applicable in the DMCC Free Zone.

Circumstances Under Which a Company May Be Voluntarily Dissolved

A company may voluntarily dissolve:

1. 1. Under the conditions set for in the Company's Articles; or
  2. If the Company decides unanimously at a General Meeting to voluntarily wind up; or
  3. If the Company suffers a loss:

What Must Be Taken Into Consideration Before Moving Forward With DMCC Company Liquidation?

1. 1. For DMCC Company Liquidation appointment of the liquidator is required. Any reputable chartered accountants or auditors registered in DMCC, UAE, should be considered for the position of Liquidator. In DMCC, UAE, they had to be authorized and registered.
  2. The Director of the Company shall have their obligations and duties terminated upon filing the Company's application for termination.
  3. Except for a few services directly linked to company liquidation, no services will be provided to a company in the process.

Commencement of Winding-up

A voluntary winding-up is considered to begin when:

1. 1. In the event of a solvent or summary winding-up, when the Company passes the resolution for voluntary winding-up and
  2. In the event of an insolvent winding up, when the notification of the appointment of liquidators is certified.

Effect on the Company's status

1. 1. If a company chooses to voluntarily wind up, it must stop doing business as soon as the process starts, with the possible exception of what may be necessary to complete the winding up.
  2. The Company's position and authority shall remain in effect until the Company is dissolved, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Company's Articles.

Company Liquidation Services of Farahat & Co. In Dubai

Liquidation of a Company is a challenging task. We at Farahat & Co. can help you with the process of company liquidation in Dubai. Our staff offers expert advice that may assist you in reducing your legal obligations and any financial losses when your license is canceled in Dubai. To guarantee the hassle-free and efficient conclusion of the liquidation process, we cooperate with the relevant authorities and manage all the activities involved.

We provide several other options for business closure, including winding up, statutory liquidation, and simply deregistering the Company. Each option has specific legal and financial ramifications, which we will discuss in great detail. For more information relating to the Liquidation of a Company in DMCC, contact us today.

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