Real estate brokerage licence in Dubai
Real estate brokers in Dubai need a mainland licence and registration with the Dubai Land Department's regulator, RERA.
Requirements
- A mainland trade licence from DET for real estate brokerage
- A registered office in Dubai
- Registration of the company with the Dubai Land Department and RERA
- Each broker certified after the required training and examination, and holding a broker card
- Compliance with AML obligations, including goAML registration
Process
- Initial approval and trade name from DET.
- Office lease and Ejari.
- Broker training and examination.
- RERA registration of the office and brokers.
- Licence issued.
Common questions
Can a free zone company sell Dubai property?
Brokerage of Dubai property requires the mainland licence and RERA registration described above.
Official sources
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