Sale Registration in Dubai – Official Property Transfer Services

The DLD property registration process records the legal transfer of ownership between a seller and a buyer in Dubai. It is carried out through an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustees Centre. It includes the main stages: submission of required documents, verification for compliance with DLD regulations, entry of transaction details into the official system, and issuance of the ownership certificate upon payment of prescribed fees. EGSH, as a licensed Registration Trustees Centre, conducts the entire procedure per UAE property laws, ensuring that the transaction is processed accurately and in full legal compliance.

To complete a property transfer, the Dubai Land Department requires a no-objection e-certificate (E.NOC) from the developer in freehold areas, obtained via the Dubai REST App; the Emirates ID of both seller and buyer for identification, or a valid passport for non-resident foreigners; and a legal power of attorney if a representative acts on behalf of either party. For companies, unregistered entities must complete the company registration procedure before proceeding with the sale. EGSH verifies all required documents and submits them through the official system to complete the sale registration in compliance with UAE property regulations.

For real estate sale registration in Dubai, the total DLD fee is 4% of the sale value, payable by the buyer. Additional fixed DLD registration fees apply for issuing the title deed (AED 250), property maps, affection plans, and the standard knowledge and innovation fees (AED 10 each). Service partner fees are AED 4,000 + VAT for transactions of AED 500,000 or more, or AED 2,000 + VAT for lower-value sales.

When you register a property sale in Dubai through an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustees Centre, such as EGSH, the transaction is usually completed in a single visit. Once all documents are verified and fees are paid, the Dubai Land Department issues the new ownership certificate within one visit.

Foreign nationals can complete property registration in Dubai for properties in designated freehold areas. The procedure is identical to that for UAE nationals, requiring valid identification, an applicable no-objection certificate, and payment of DLD fees. EGSH assists foreign clients by verifying documents, guiding them through each step, and completing the registration in compliance with DLD regulations in a single visit.

For companies, the sale registration process includes an additional step. If the entity has not previously participated in a property transaction, its details must be recorded in the Dubai Land Department system before the sale can be registered. This ensures the legal capacity of the company to own or transfer property is formally recognised. EGSH assists corporate clients by preparing and submitting the required company documents, coordinating the initial record creation with DLD, and completing the property sale registration in compliance with all applicable regulations.