Deferred Property Sale in Dubai – A Transfer Scheme geared towards Institutional Investors

Deferred Property Sale in Dubai – A Transfer Scheme geared towards Institutional Investors
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The Dubai Land Department (“DLD”) as the Emirate`s governing body overseeing property transfers now also allows for registration and execution of so-called deferred sale agreements. Such agreements describe a particular ownership transfer of real estate assets where the ultimate transfer of title remains pending until all deferred considerations as per the contract have been settled.

VAT in the UAE – A Guide for Real Estate Investors

VAT in the UAE – A Guide for Real Estate Investors
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Starting from 1st. of January 2018 and in line with other GCC countries, the UAE is to implement a Value Added Tax (VAT) amounting to 5% on most goods and services.
This article is therefore aiming to highlight the regulations as far as they are relevant to a real estate investor and to identify possible repercussions that the changes hold for the market`s future evolution.