Dubai Real Estate Brokerage License (RERA)
Get your Dubai real estate brokerage license — DET trade license plus RERA registration through Dubai Land Department. We facilitate the company setup and RERA application; the client completes the RERA broker training and exam.
Description
A Dubai real estate brokerage license combines a DET mainland trade license (real estate brokerage activity) with RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) registration through the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Together they authorise your company to broker property sales, leases, and off-plan transactions in Dubai. RERA was established by Dubai Law No. 16 of 2007 to regulate the real estate sector — every broker, brokerage company, and property manager operating in Dubai must be RERA-certified.
The AED 5 million bank guarantee that previously applied to brokerage companies was abolished in 2024, removing one of the largest entry barriers. Current requirements include DET initial approval, a registered manager who has completed the RERA broker training and exam (4-day course plus assessment), Ejari-registered office, professional indemnity insurance, and DLD trakheesi registration. Each individual broker working in the company must also hold their own RERA broker card. Octavon facilitates the corporate setup and RERA application coordination — the client and their broker team complete the RERA training and pass the broker exam to receive their personal cards.
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete Dubai real estate brokerage setup — DET activity selection (brokerage / property management / both), trade name reservation, MOA drafting, Ejari registration, RERA application coordination, RERA training course enrollment guidance, professional indemnity insurance coordination, DLD trakheesi registration, Establishment Card, investor visa, and corporate bank account introduction. Standard setup completes in 21 to 35 working days including RERA approval.
What's Included
- DET Mainland Trade License (Real Estate Brokerage)
- RERA Application Coordination
- DLD Trakheesi Registration
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Activity Selection (Brokerage / Property Management / Off-Plan)
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Trade Name Reservation
- DET Initial Approval
- Ejari Tenancy Registration
- Professional Indemnity Insurance Coordination
- RERA Training Course Enrolment Guidance
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce Membership
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor Visa (1 included)
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
- Designated manager who will complete RERA broker training and exam
- Trade name following DET and RERA naming rules
- Ejari-registered office (minimum size for brokerage)
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Each operating broker needs their own RERA card
- Shareholder passport with 6+ months validity
- Clean criminal background for RERA approval
Required Documents
- Passport Copy of All Shareholders (6+ months validity)
- Manager Passport and Photographs
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- 3 Proposed Trade Name Choices
- Educational Certificates (attested) for Manager
- Office Lease / Ejari
- Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate
- Clean Criminal Record (from country of origin, attested)
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if applicable)
- For corporate shareholder: attested parent documents
- Business Plan (recommended for RERA submission)
Our Process
- Consultation on brokerage activity scope (sales / leasing / off-plan)
- Trade name reservation with DET
- DET initial approval
- Office tenancy and Ejari registration
- MOA drafting and notarisation
- Professional indemnity insurance arrangement
- DET trade license issuance
- RERA application submission to DLD
- Manager RERA broker training enrolment
- Manager RERA exam
- DLD trakheesi registration
- Individual broker RERA cards for team
- Establishment Card, visa, medical, Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account opening
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 22,000
- Service Fee: AED 5,500
- VAT (5%): AED 1,375
- Total: AED 28,875
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pass an exam to get a Dubai real estate brokerage license?
The brokerage company itself does not take an exam — but the registered manager and every individual broker operating under the company must complete the RERA broker training course (4-day programme by Dubai Real Estate Institute) and pass the RERA broker exam to receive their personal broker cards. Octavon facilitates the company setup; the broker team completes the certification.
Was the AED 5 million bank guarantee for brokers removed?
Yes. The AED 5 million bank guarantee that previously applied to real estate brokerage companies was abolished in 2024, removing the single largest financial barrier to entering the Dubai brokerage market. Current requirements focus on RERA certification, professional indemnity insurance, and DLD trakheesi registration.
How long does Dubai real estate brokerage license setup take?
Standard setup completes in 21 to 35 working days including DET licensing and RERA approval. The biggest variables are RERA training course availability and exam scheduling for the manager. Companies with pre-certified brokers complete faster.
How much does a Dubai real estate brokerage license cost?
Total first-year cost typically ranges from AED 35,000 to AED 60,000 covering DET license fees, RERA registration, Ejari office, professional indemnity insurance, RERA training for the manager (approximately AED 2,500-3,500), and DLD trakheesi fees. Each additional individual broker RERA card costs AED 1,200-2,500.
Can a single broker hold a license without a company?
No. RERA-licensed brokerage operations in Dubai require a registered company — either a mainland LLC, Sole Establishment, or in specific cases a free zone company with RERA-approved structure (such as Meydan Free Zone's RERA-aligned packages). Individual brokers operate under a company and hold personal RERA broker cards.
Can I do both brokerage and property management?
Yes, both can be combined under the right activity selection. DET supports separate activities for property brokerage, leasing, and property management — they can typically be combined under one license with the corresponding RERA approvals. We confirm the combinations and any additional requirements during activity selection.
Does the brokerage license cover off-plan property sales?
Off-plan sales require additional approvals — RERA registers off-plan brokers separately and developers must list authorised brokers per project. The trade license and RERA approval support off-plan activity, but each off-plan project assignment requires the developer-broker authorisation. We advise on the structure if off-plan is part of your model.