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- Off-plan sales and escrow accounts: off-plan purchases in Dubai are governed by trust-account rules under Law No. 8 of 2007 (the escrow law) and RERA supervision; developer registration, escrow terms and payment milestones must be verified against the current framework, and any purchase agreement should be reviewed by a licensed UAE attorney before signature.
- Freehold zones for commercial assets: the right to own commercial property on a freehold basis depends on designated zones and on the buyer’s profile; eligibility and zone designations should be confirmed with the Dubai Land Department and a licensed adviser before structuring an acquisition.
- UAE Corporate Tax: corporate tax treatment of real estate income depends on the entity, the activity and any free-zone status; it requires a case-by-case opinion from a licensed UAE tax adviser and should never be inferred from general commentary on this site.
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