Establishment Card Cancellation Dubai
Establishment Card Cancellation Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents and businesses understand the correct authority, documents, current fees and procedural order before taking action. We review the case so linked immigration, legal or company records are handled in the right sequence.
Establishment Card Cancellation Dubai – Overview
Establishment Card Cancellation Dubai closes the company’s immigration/facility card with GDRFA Dubai. This is normally one of the later steps in a company closure. GDRFA states that there must be no sponsored persons remaining on the establishment card before cancellation can be completed. The company should therefore clear employee, partner or other sponsored residence files first where applicable.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | GDRFA Establishment / Facility Card Cancellation |
| Authority | GDRFA Dubai |
| Key Condition | No sponsored persons may remain on the establishment card |
| Main Requirements | Business card + sponsor cancellation letter |
| Digital Availability | 24/7 |
| Amer Additional Fee | AED 100 if submitted through Amer |
| Collection Charges | AED 20 CBD collection commission; Emaratec collection AED 50 for companies |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, legal procedures and processing times can change. Confirm the latest official service information before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Business / establishment card
- Letter from sponsor requesting establishment-card cancellation
- Company / authorised signatory details as required by the channel
- Evidence that all sponsored persons have been cleared if requested
Government / Service Fees
| Official / Channel Charge | Current GDRFA Page |
| Primary cancellation fee | No separate core cancellation amount displayed on the current service page |
| Commercial Bank of Dubai collection commission | AED 20 per transaction |
| Emaratec collection commission – companies | AED 50 |
| Amer centre additional fee | AED 100 if submitted through Amer |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
The current GDRFA cancellation service page does not display a specific expected-completion figure in the retrieved service details. Because the core condition is that no sponsored persons remain on the card, the overall timeline depends heavily on completing employee/partner/family-linked cancellations first.
How the Process Works
- Review all persons sponsored under the establishment.
- Complete work-permit and residence cancellations where required.
- Prepare the establishment card and sponsor cancellation letter.
- Submit the establishment-card cancellation through GDRFA’s digital channel or Amer.
- Pay applicable channel/collection charges.
- Receive confirmation and continue the remaining company-closure steps.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial case review
- Tailored document checklist
- Correct sequencing of linked government / legal steps
- Application and document preparation support
- Fee and timing recheck before submission
- Follow-up through completion
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government, legal/provider and professional fees
- No guarantee of government approval or legal outcome
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and procedural coordination. Final legal effect, government approval, refund eligibility, fees and processing times are determined by the relevant authority. Specialist legal advice should be obtained from a qualified lawyer where required.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the relevant visa, company, guarantee receipt or legal-document details. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the file and provide a tailored checklist and next-step guidance.
