Statutory Conveyancing & Acquisition Roadmap
UAE GOVERNMENT

Buying Guide.

12-Stage acquisition & conveyancing roadmap. From initial objective definition to DLD registration trustee title deed transfer and Golden Visa processing.

Classification Standard:
[OFFICIAL REQUIREMENT]
[GENERAL GUIDANCE]
[PLATFORM WORKFLOW]
[VERIFY WITH PROFESSIONAL]
STATUTORY CONVEYANCING CADRANSExecutive Council Res. No. 30 of 2013
DLD TRANSFER FEEStatutory Closing Tariff
VERIFIED
4.00%
COMBINED TARIFF
Target: Split 2% Buyer / 2% SellerResolution No. 30/2013
TRUSTEE REGISTRATIONProperty Value ≥ AED 500k
VERIFIED
4,000
AED + 5% VAT (AED 4,200)
Target: AED 2,000 if < AED 500kDLD Trustee Schedule
MOU SECURITY DEPOSITRERA Form F Escrow Cheque
OPTIMAL
10.00%
HELD IN ESCROW
Target: Manager Cheque StandardDubai Law No. 85/2006
TITLE DEED ISSUANCEElectronic Ledger Update
VERIFIED
AED 250
E-CERTIFICATE
Target: Instant Conveyance ClosingDubai Law No. 7/2006
TRANSACTION COST TAXONOMY

Complete Statutory Closing Fee Breakdown

Dubai Land Department (DLD) & RERA Regulatory Fee Tables
Buyer DLD Transfer Fee (2%)STATUTORY
2.00% + AED 580

Buyer standard share of 4% combined transfer fee plus AED 250 Title Deed + AED 250 Map + AED 20 Knowledge/Innovation.

Ref: Executive Council Res. 30/2013
DLD Registration Trustee FeeMANDATORY
AED 4,200

Mandatory Trustee conveyance fee collected at counter (AED 4,000 + 5% VAT for assets ≥ AED 500k).

Ref: DLD Trustee Tariff Table
RERA Brokerage CommissionPROFESSIONAL
2.00% + 5% VAT

Standard licensed real estate consultancy fee split 2% buyer side under RERA Form B mandate.

Ref: Dubai Law No. 85/2006
Master Developer NOC TariffCLEARANCE
AED 500 – 5,000

Developer resale clearance certificate verifying all service charges and utility accounts are zero-arrears.

Ref: DLD Master Community Rules

Establish clear portfolio objective: capital appreciation, recurring net yield, or primary family residence. Confirm property is located in designated freehold areas under Regulation No. 3 of 2006 granting foreign title ownership in perpetuity.

Required Documentation
  • Passport Copy
  • Investor KYC / Source of Funds Identification
Statutory & Professional Fees

Zero statutory search fees

Primary Responsibility

Principal & Advisor establish acquisition parameters and designated freehold zone boundaries.

Legal Authority: Regulation No. 3 of 2006 Determining Areas for Foreign Ownership in Dubai.DLD Verification: Current Official Framework

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Statutory Conveyancing Disclaimer

This guide outlines the standard statutory procedure established by Dubai Land Department and RERA for freehold property transactions. Complex transactions involving corporate offshore entities (DIFC, JAFZA, BVI) or Power of Attorney representations require notarized and MoFA-attested documentation.