Professional · UAE business activity
Business activity
Real Estate Brokerage
Real Estate Brokerage is a professional business activity used when setting up a company in Dubai / UAE mainland. Property brokerage — usually needs RERA-related registration in Dubai.
- Professional
- Mainland ✓
- Free Zone —
- Approvals: Typically required
Key facts
Quick reference for company formation in Dubai and the wider UAE. Exact licensing still depends on the authority and your operating model.
- Activity name
- Real Estate Brokerage
- Category
- Professional
- Licence type
- Professional
- Activity code
- Confirm with an EmirHub advisor
- Mainland
- Typically available
- Free zone
- Limited / not typical
- External approvals
- Typically required
- Source context
- DET Dubai / RERA context (general)
What this activity typically allows
- Real estate brokerage within authorised scope
What it usually does not cover
- Property development or property management without matching activities
Mainland and free zone in the UAE
Mainland availability: Yes. Free zone availability: Limited / not typical. The better jurisdiction still depends on where you will operate, who your customers are, and your visa or office needs. EmirHub maps this to Dubai mainland, free zone, or another UAE option before you commit.
Dubai real estate brokerage typically involves RERA-related registration and individual broker cards.
Typical businesses using this activity
- Real estate brokerages
- Property advisors
How people describe this work
These phrases often map to this activity when founders describe what they want to do. They are search cues, not extra legal permissions.
Things to consider before choosing it
Choosing the right activity matters. Your activity can affect the licence type, required approvals, permitted business operations and available setup options. Activity names and codes can also differ by licensing authority or free zone, so treat this page as practical guidance — EmirHub confirms the exact fit for your case in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
What does the real estate brokerage activity typically allow?
It generally covers the core services or trading scope described for this activity under a professional licence. Exact permitted operations depend on the licensing authority and any external approvals on your file.
Do I need mainland or free zone for real estate brokerage?
Both can work depending on where you will operate, who your customers are, and visa or office needs. EmirHub maps your idea to a realistic jurisdiction before you commit.
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