A Branch Office does not have an independent legal identity, which means the parent company is fully responsible for all liabilities, contracts, financial obligations, employee settlements, and VAT penalties during the liquidation process.

DED will not issue the final cancellation certificate unless:

  • All employee visas are cancelled
  • All liabilities are cleared
  • VAT deregistration is completed
  • Bank account closure letter is issued
  • Tenancy and utility NOCs are obtained
  • This protects the UAE government and creditors from unresolved obligations.

Nines Consultancy ensures full compliance so the parent company faces no future legal exposure in the UAE.