In Dubai, transferring property to your first-degree family members involves specific fees regulated by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Under Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2013, DLD fees are applicable to property registration and transfer, with a focus on fees rather than taxes.
According to Article 2 of the Dubai Land Department Fees Resolution of 2013, property owners can gift their property to first-degree family members by paying a DLD charge of 0.125% of the property’s value, with a minimum fee of Dh2,000. This applies to various transactions, including gifts, wills, mortgages, and family endowments.
The legislation specifies that when transferring rights related to certain contracts, the recipient is responsible for paying the fees outlined in Article 2, unless agreed otherwise. This includes contracts for land use, heir property share transfers, and more.
To transfer property to parents, spouses, or children, owners can expect to pay 0.125% of the property’s value or a minimum of Dh2,000, as mandated by the Dubai Land Department Fees Resolution of 2013. Conversely, selling property to first-degree relatives, individuals, or corporations incurs a fee of 4% of the selling contract’s value.