DLD fees for buying real estate in Dubai

DLD fees for buying real estate in Dubai - Makebiz

The United Arab Emirates is attracting more and more entrepreneurs and investors looking to purchase real estate for various purposes. Most have heard that real estate in Dubai is tax-free, but it is important to be aware of the possible associated costs. 

Buying property in any area is available to UAE citizens and citizens of the six Gulf countries and their organizations. Residents, however, can only buy properties in certain areas authorized by the government. Further, any owner has the right to sell or rent out the purchased property. 

When buying housing there is a mandatory payment to the Land Department of Dubai — 4% of the value of the object. In some cases, local developers themselves pay from 50 to 100% of this fee. For an object in the process of construction, will have to pay an administrative fee of $ 10.8.

Services for the preparation of documentation and passing through all stages of purchase and registration of housing, also paid separately. The cost depends on the developer. Most often it ranges from 2 to 6 thousand dirhams.

There is no annual property tax in the UAE, but it is necessary to pay the owner’s contribution, which goes to the maintenance of the building: cleaning and maintenance, maintenance of equipment in working condition. The cost depends on the category of housing and is determined by the Service Charge Index from DLD. Thus, for a year comes out $ 14 — 58 per square meter.

Payment for utilities includes electricity, air conditioning, water, garbage disposal and fuel surcharge. Each district here has its own centralized system, which reduces the cost of services. 

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