JAFZA Offshore
DubaiA holding vehicle for Dubai property — no visas, no office, no trading.
Real estate licence in the UAE
Property brokerage in Dubai is regulated by RERA and requires a mainland licence plus individual broker certification — a free zone licence does not permit brokering Dubai property. Free zone entities are used for property holding and for development or investment activity, which is a different thing.
What to know first
- Brokerage requires a RERA-licensed mainland entity and individually certified brokers.
- Freehold ownership is restricted to designated areas for foreign owners.
- Property held through a company has different transfer-fee and succession consequences than personal ownership.
Suitable free zones
RAK ICC
Ras Al KhaimahThe UAE's most-used offshore registry — holding only, no visas.
100% remote setup
DMCC
DubaiThe prestige address. Expensive, demanding, and the one that makes banking straightforward.
DIFC
DubaiAn English common-law jurisdiction inside Dubai, for regulated finance and family offices.
Let's talk about your actual case
A twenty-minute call. We will also tell you if the UAE is the wrong answer for you — it often is.