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Registration trustee fee on a sale
The trustee charges AED 4,000 plus VAT on a sale of AED 500,000 or more, and AED 2,000 plus VAT below it.
What the source says
"AED 4,000 + VAT If the sale value is AED 500,000 or more / AED 2,000 + VAT If the sale value is less than AED 500,000"
DLD Property sale registration service
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | DLD Property sale registration service |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | Not stated |
| Last checked | 16 October 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
What to know
Broker sites quoting AED 2,100 and 4,200 are the same fees with VAT included.
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Cost of Buying Property in Dubai (2026): Every Fee, Verified.
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- The 4% sale registration fee - Confirmed
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- Gift transfer between close family - Confirmed
- DLD valuation fee for a home - Confirmed
See all 60 rules in the register.
Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Registration trustee fee on a sale", Dubai property rules register, last checked 16 October 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/trustee-fee-sale/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 16 October 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
DLD Property sale registration service, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- DLD Property sale registration service - Dubai Land Department - accessed 16 October 2026
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