Property Gifting is the transfer of ownership without sale consideration, subject to eligibility rules and registration requirements.
What It Is
In Dubai practice, gifting usually refers to a registered transfer between eligible recipients such as close relatives or, in some cases, companies, provided the authority’s conditions are met. The transaction still requires documentation, fee handling, and formal registration.
What It Is Not
It is not a sale, and it is not just a private family arrangement with no legal registration. The change of ownership still needs to be processed properly.
Where It Sits In Process
This is an alternative transfer route that replaces sale consideration with an eligible gift structure. It still runs through documentation, fee handling, and formal registration.
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