{"id":706,"date":"2026-10-29T09:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easypointattestation.com\/blog\/?p=706"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:37:27","slug":"documents-need-to-attest-selling-commercial-property-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easypointattestation.com\/blog\/documents-need-to-attest-selling-commercial-property-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Commercial Property in Dubai? Documents You May Need to Attest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selling an office, shop, warehouse or other commercial property in Dubai can be straightforward when the owner is present and all records were issued in the UAE. The process becomes more complicated when the property belongs to a company, the owner lives overseas or a representative will complete the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these situations, foreign powers of attorney and corporate documents may need attestation and certified Arabic translation before they can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every sale document requires attestation. Understanding the difference can save time and unnecessary expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Documents for an Individual Seller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An individual seller will commonly need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emirates ID, if resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic title deed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developer\u2019s no-objection certificate, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved payment documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power of attorney, if represented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai Land Department\u2019s sale-registration service allows a sale to be completed by the buyer and seller or their legally authorised representatives through a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A UAE-issued Emirates ID, electronic title deed or developer NOC does not normally require foreign-document attestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is Attestation Required?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attestation is most likely to be required when a document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Was issued outside the UAE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was signed by the owner abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorises another person to sell the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishes a foreign company\u2019s legal existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifies directors or shareholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records a company\u2019s decision to sell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be recognised by a UAE authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes attestation as verification of the signatures and official seals on documents issued inside or outside the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overseas Power of Attorney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An owner who cannot attend the transfer may appoint a representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power of attorney should provide sufficient authority to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Represent the seller before DLD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign sale and transfer documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain the developer NOC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deal with the mortgage, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay transaction fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive proceeds, if specifically authorised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A power of attorney signed outside the UAE may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notarisation in the issuing country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication by the relevant foreign authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UAE embassy or consulate attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UAE MOFA attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Arabic legal translation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vague authority or incomplete attestation can delay the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents for a Company-Owned Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A UAE company selling commercial property may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid trade licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of incorporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum and Articles of Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest amendments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shareholder certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board or shareholder resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company power of attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport and Emirates ID of the representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai Land Department lists corporate documents such as trade licences, Memoranda and Articles of Association and amendment annexes for different company structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign Company Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreign company may need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate of incorporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum and Articles of Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of good standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of incumbency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registers of directors and shareholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board resolution approving the sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power of attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of the authorised signatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These documents will commonly need the relevant foreign legalisation, UAE attestation and certified Arabic translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Board Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resolution should clearly identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commercial property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The decision to sell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The authorised representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authority to sign transfer documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authority to receive payment, if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreign resolution may require attestation. A UAE resolution may require notarisation or certification depending on the company structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mortgaged Commercial Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the property is mortgaged, additional documents may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mortgage liability letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settlement statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank release letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortgage discharge documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manager\u2019s cheque in favour of the lender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These locally issued banking documents do not normally require foreign attestation, but they must be valid and acceptable for the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tenanted Commercial Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A seller should also prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tenancy contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ejari certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent-payment records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security-deposit information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenant notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property-management agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service-charge statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These records may be important for the buyer\u2019s due diligence even if they are not part of the core transfer checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Most Likely to Need Attestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overseas power of attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign board resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of incorporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign commercial registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum and Articles of Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of incumbency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of good standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director and shareholder certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign court order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign probate or inheritance document<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Easy Point Helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy Point supports individual and corporate property sellers with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Document pre-checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseas power-of-attorney attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate-document attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board-resolution attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UAE embassy and MOFA attestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Arabic legal translation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notarisation coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name and company-detail checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urgent processing support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final acceptance remains with Dubai Land Department, the Registration Trustee, developer, bank and other relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Before Your Transfer Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not wait until the transfer appointment to discover that a foreign power of attorney or company resolution is not valid in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Easy Point to review, attest and translate your commercial property sale documents before submission.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling an office, shop, warehouse or other commercial property in Dubai can be straightforward when the owner is present and all records were issued in the UAE. 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