AETax due · 2026

United Arab Emirates Property Transfer Tax

Calculate your United Arab Emirates property transfer tax for the 2026 tax year. Get an instant breakdown of tax bands, rates, deductions, social contributions, and your net take-home pay.

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AED
2026Current
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Total purchase cost
AED 57,200.00
Effective rate4.0%
Marginal rate4%
Total purchase cost AED 57,200.00Tax due AED 2,200.00

Tax due breakdown

AED 2,200.00
BandRateIn bandTax
Dubai DLD Registration Fee (4%)4%AED 55,000.00AED 2,200.00
Property valueAED 55,000.00
Tax due− AED 2,200.00
Total purchase costAED 57,200.00

Estimates for the 2026 tax year. Last updated 2026-01-01. This is not financial advice — confirm with a qualified adviser before acting.

Important notes

  • The UAE does not levy annual property taxes. The registration fee is a one-time charge paid when transferring property ownership.
  • In Dubai, the 4% DLD (Dubai Land Department) registration fee is typically split equally between buyer and seller (2% each), though this is negotiable and depends on market conditions.
  • Additional Dubai costs include: trustee/transfer fee (AED 4,200 + VAT for properties over AED 500,000), DLD admin fees (~AED 580), and NOC (No Objection Certificate) fee from the developer.
  • Agent/broker commission is typically 2% of the purchase price and is usually paid by the buyer. This is not a government tax but a market-standard fee.
  • While there is no property tax, Dubai charges annual housing/service fees (DEWA fees, maintenance fees) through the building management or community. These vary by property and are not included here.