# Buying and selling of real estate licence in the UAE > Buying and selling of real estate licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed. - Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/buying-and-selling-of-real-estate - Updated: 2026-09-05 - IFZA (Dubai): 6810001 - Dubai mainland (DET): 6810001 - Regulation: Regulator approval required - Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology ## What the authority says Includes firms engaged in buying and selling real estate, such as residential and non-residential buildings and land, such firms are not allowed to practice the activity no.6499004 " Real Estate Development Source: IFZA activity catalogue. ## Where you can licence this | Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Listed | 6810001 | Commercial | Required before the licence issues | Not restricted in the catalogue | | [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — | | [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 6810001 | Commercial | Not stated | Not restricted in the catalogue | Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file. ## Routes that list this activity - [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 12,900 (12 months · calculator output) - [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore trading rights, Ejari premises. From, no visa: AED 14,000 (Licence only · plus 5% of rent) A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply. ## Third-party approvals ### Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) Before licence · IFZA (Dubai) Authority’s process note: Approval must be obtained before the license is issued; this means that you will submit the application. Once the required documents (TPA letter – Initial approval) are generated in the final stage, we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The client can try to apply for the service through Dubai Land Department - Request a Real Estate License: Step 1: Register and create an account in the Trakheesi system (if the customer does not have a pre-existing account) or log in to the system and choose the service. Step 2: Fill in the data, attach the required documents, and send the application electronically. Step 3: The request is verified, an approval is issued, and a notification of approval will be sent through the system. Step 4: Enter the system, select a payment method, and pay the fees electronically. Step 5: A notification of registration is received, and an electronic no-objection letter is received only for the free zone licenses. Charges: starting from 5,020AED, up to 100,020AED (refer to the link) Please be aware that a Bank guarantee of 5 million AED might be required. Regarding licenses for renting and managing private real estate services: • A copy of the property ownership and the title deed must be in the name of the license holder or one of the partners. • Second-degree associates may manage an owner's real estate according to Local Ordinance No. 2/2003. Regarding licenses for leasing and property management services for third parties: A Bank guarantee of AED 5 million must be provided. [Approval documents](https://ifza.link/budGeZ) ## Free zone or mainland - IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes. - Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package. - Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline. ## Also catalogued elsewhere The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones. - DMCC: 7010-01 · Service - Meydan Free Zone: 6810.99 ## Related activities - [Real Estate Buying & Selling Brokerage](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-buying-and-selling-brokerage) — Dubai mainland (DET) - [Real Estate Finance](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-finance) — Dubai mainland (DET) - [Real Estate Development](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-development) — Dubai mainland (DET) - [Real Estate Registration Agent](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-registration-agent) — Dubai mainland (DET) - [Real Estate Training Institute](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-training-institute) — Dubai mainland (DET) - [Real Estate Consultancies](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/real-estate-consultancies) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I add more activities to a Buying and selling of real estate licence later? Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line. ### Does this activity need third-party approval? Yes. Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline. ## Related - [All business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities) - [Compare setup routes](https://dubaisetupindex.com/compare) - [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works) ## Machine-readable - [Buying and selling of real estate record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/buying-and-selling-of-real-estate.json) ## Citation Required when quoting any figure from this page. Copy one of these verbatim — the link is not optional. 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