Buying Property
DLD Fees & Registration Charges
Dubai Land Department fees explained.
Updated: September 2026 4 min read
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) charges a transfer fee of 4% of the property value on every sale, plus fixed registration and title deed fees. This page lists each DLD charge; for all the costs of buying, including agency and mortgage fees, see Property Buying Costs in Dubai.
The 4% transfer fee
Charged on the sale price when ownership is registered. The DLD lists it as 2% from the buyer and 2% from the seller; by custom the buyer usually pays all 4%. On off-plan purchases it is paid when the sale is registered on Oqood.
Fixed DLD and trustee fees
- Registration trustee office fee: AED 4,000 + VAT (AED 2,000 + VAT for properties under AED 500,000).
- Title deed issuance: about AED 250, plus knowledge and innovation fees.
- Mortgage registration, if you borrow: 0.25% of the loan amount, plus a AED 250 title deed fee.
How and when they are paid
Fees are paid at the registration trustee office on the day of transfer, usually by manager's cheque or electronic transfer. Fees are revised periodically; the DLD's website lists the current schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the registration trustee office fee in Dubai?
AED 4,000 plus VAT for properties worth AED 500,000 or more, and AED 2,000 plus VAT for properties under AED 500,000. It is paid on top of the 4% transfer fee.
How much does a title deed cost in Dubai?
Title deed issuance costs about AED 250, plus knowledge and innovation fees. If you borrow, registering the mortgage adds 0.25% of the loan amount and another AED 250 title deed fee.
When and how are DLD fees paid?
At the registration trustee office on the day of transfer, usually by manager's cheque or electronic transfer. On off-plan purchases, the 4% transfer fee is paid when the sale is registered on Oqood.
Do DLD fees change?
Yes. The Dubai Land Department revises its fees periodically, and its website lists the current schedule, so confirm the trustee and title deed amounts before your transfer day.
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