Contracting classification guidance
Clear guidance on the classification and activity mix your project pipeline actually requires.
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- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRY · CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Construction & Real Estate Setup in the UAE
Contracting classifications, RERA brokerage licensing and the municipality approvals that keep projects and property transactions on track.
At a glance
- DED and Dubai MunicipalityGoverning authority
- Contractors, developers, brokeragesBest suited to
- Mainland contracting licenceTypical structure
- Scales with site and labour needsVisa scope
What licensing looks like for construction and real estate
Contracting companies are licensed under classifications that reflect the scale and type of work carried out, from general building contracting to specialist trades, and this classification affects which municipality approvals and project types you can bid for.
Real estate brokerages require RERA registration and, for individual agents, a RERA broker card, which involves training and an examination before the agent can legally transact. We coordinate this alongside the company licence so the firm and its agents are aligned from the start.
Construction and fit-out projects move through municipality approval stages, and facility management companies carry their own licensing considerations distinct from pure contracting. We map the correct activity combination before you commit to a structure.
What We Handle
What we handle for construction and real estate
RERA brokerage registration support
Company and agent RERA registration coordinated together, including broker card requirements.
Municipality approval coordination
Approvals sequenced correctly so permits do not stall your project timeline.
Multi-emirate expansion planning
Structures built to extend into additional emirates as your project pipeline grows.
Requirements
What you will need to begin
Passport copies of shareholders and the appointed manager
Contracting or brokerage activity selection
RERA training and examination coordination, for individual brokers
Proposed trade names, in order of preference
Tenancy contract or Ejari registration for the licensed premises
Contractor classification documents, where applicable
Ready to license your construction or real estate business?
Tell us your activity and we will map the exact licences and approvals you need — free, in writing.
Free consultation Exact cost in writing Response in under 5 minutes