Selling Commercial Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide

The Sale Process, Step by Step

What's Different About Commercial

Capital Gains and Tax

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Dubai Real Estate Insights · Commercial Selling Commercial Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide Selling commercial property in Dubai follows the same DLD-registered transfer framework as residential, but with a few real differences in NOC requirements, tenancy handling and buyer due diligence. This Banke guide walks through the process end to end. Browse Banke’s commercial property listings if you’re also looking to buy. The Sale

Process, Step by Step Agree terms and sign an MOU (Form F) with the buyer, including the deposit amount, usually 10%. Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the developer confirming there are no outstanding service charges or liabilities on the unit — for commercial units this can take longer than a residential NOC since developers often review tenancy status too. Settle any existing mortgage

if the property is financed, and obtain a liability letter from the bank. Handle tenancy clearance if the unit is leased — commercial tenancies in Dubai typically carry longer notice periods than residential, so factor lease-end timing into your sale timeline. Complete the transfer at the Dubai Land Department (DLD) , where the standard 4% transfer fee applies, split by agreement between buyer and seller

(commonly the buyer pays, but this is negotiable). Pay agent commission , typically negotiated per transaction for commercial deals rather than a fixed residential-style rate. What's Different About Commercial Commercial transactions generally take longer to close than residential ones because buyers conduct deeper due diligence on tenancy income, lease terms and the property's compliance history. If your unit is tenanted, be ready to share existing

lease agreements and rent-collection records — serious commercial buyers will ask for them before making an offer. Capital Gains and Tax The UAE does not currently levy a capital gains tax on individual property sales, commercial or residential, which remains one of the market's core appeals for sellers. This is general information, not tax advice — sellers based outside the UAE should confirm their own

country's tax treatment of the sale with a qualified adviser. Talk to Banke Selling commercial property well in Dubai comes down to preparing your documentation early and pricing against genuine comparable transactions. Contact Banke for a market appraisal of your commercial unit.