DLD Registration Fee Calculator — Dubai
Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% on all property purchases. No progressive brackets — flat rate regardless of property value. No surcharges for foreign buyers.
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How DLD Registration Fee Works in Dubai
Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% on all property purchases. No progressive brackets — flat rate regardless of property value. No surcharges for foreign buyers.
DLD Registration Fee is a flat rate of 4.00% of the purchase price.
Other Purchase Costs in Dubai
Beyond DLD Registration Fee, buyers typically pay the following fees when purchasing property in Dubai. These are included in the calculator above.
DLD Transfer Fee
Dubai Land Department registration fee — 4% of the purchase price. Legally split 2% buyer / 2% seller, but market practice is the buyer pays the full 4%.
Title Deed Issuance Fee
Fee for issuing the title deed from the Dubai Land Department.
Trustee / Registration Trustee Fee
DLD-registered trustee fee for facilitating the transfer. AED 4,000 + 5% VAT for properties ≥ AED 500,000. AED 2,000 + VAT for properties below AED 500,000.
Mortgage Registration Fee
0.25% of the loan amount + AED 290 admin fee, paid to the Dubai Land Department.
Only applies when financing with a mortgage.
Bank Valuation Fee
Property valuation required by the mortgage lender.