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Company Property Transactions
Guidance on holding and transferring Dubai property through a company, from corporate documents to transfer approvals.
- Can a company buy property in Dubai?Yes. Companies can purchase property in Dubai where the company structure, jurisdiction and proposed property ownership meet the applicable requirements. Corpo…
- Can a company sell property in Dubai?Yes. A company can sell property it owns in Dubai provided the appropriate corporate authority, documentation and property transfer requirements are satisfied.…
- What documents are usually required for a company property transaction?Requirements depend on the company structure and jurisdiction but may include the company's licence or incorporation certificate, Memorandum and Articles of As…
- Does a company need to register with Dubai Land Department before purchasing or selling property?Where the company is not already registered for property transactions, a company registration process may be required before the transfer can be completed. The…
- Does the company director need to attend the property transfer?Not necessarily. Depending on the company's authority arrangements and the transaction requirements, an appropriately authorised representative may be able to…
- Can an overseas company buy or sell property in Dubai?Potentially, yes, but eligibility depends on the company's jurisdiction and structure and the applicable Dubai property ownership requirements. Additional reg…
- Can a newly formed company purchase property in Dubai?A newly incorporated company may be able to purchase property provided its structure and jurisdiction meet the applicable ownership requirements and the requir…
- What happens if a company-owned property has a mortgage?A company-owned property can still be sold where it is mortgaged, but the existing finance and mortgage release must be coordinated as part of the transaction.…
- Can a Free Zone company purchase property in Dubai?Many Free Zone companies may be eligible to purchase property in Dubai, subject to the applicable regulations and documentation requirements. Eligibility depe…