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Property Investment Company Setup, Dubai, UAE
A property investment company needs the right licence, and RERA registration if you're brokering deals, on top of standard company formation. Here's how the pieces fit.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence, RERA status and cost.
Starting a property investment company in Dubai needs a trade licence covering real estate investment or brokerage activity, plus RERA registration with Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency if you're brokering deals for clients rather than just holding property. Trade licence fees commonly range from about AED 10,000 to AED 30,000, with RERA certification adding roughly AED 2,500 to AED 5,000 where applicable, plus office, visa and banking costs on top.
Why It Matters
A property investment company that buys and holds real estate for its own portfolio has different requirements from one that brokers deals for clients, the latter needs RERA registration with Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency on top of the standard trade licence. Confirm which model you're actually running before you register, since it changes your licence category and ongoing compliance.
The Case For Dubai
Dubai has cited rental yields well above many major global cities, a key draw for investment-focused portfolios.
From standard LLCs to DIFC and ADGM holding structures, property investment companies can be built for growth or long-term succession planning.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for real estate investment or brokerage activities.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Register
Required specifically for brokering property transactions on behalf of clients.
Holding vs brokerage activity determines your correct licence category.
LLC, free zone company or advanced structures like DIFC/ADGM holding vehicles.
Confirm office and visa requirements before budgeting your full setup cost.
Getting Started
Holding property for investment, or brokering deals for clients.
Real estate investment or brokerage activity, based on your model.
Mainland for local brokerage, free zone for holding/advisory structures.
Submit your preferred company name for approval.
Passport copies, application form and activity selection.
Required training and registration if brokering, with Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency.
Settle registration and first-year costs.
Issued once approval and payment are complete.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trade licence fee | Approx. AED 10,000-30,000* |
| RERA certification (brokerage only) | Approx. AED 2,500-5,000* |
| Office/Ejari registration | Approx. AED 8,000-15,000* |
| Visa costs | Approx. AED 3,000-6,000 per visa* |
| Banking setup | Approx. AED 2,000-5,000* |
| Corporate tax | 0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% standard mainland rate above threshold* |
*Indicative only, based on published starting rates at the time of writing. Get a current fee breakdown before budgeting a total project cost.
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Smart Zones® UAE has helped more than 45,000 clients worldwide set up, relocate and protect their interests across the UAE, backed by 13+ years of experience in company formation, residency, banking and family trust formation.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
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