Ejari Registration in Dubai: Complete Guide [2026]

Answer Capsule: Ejari is Dubai's mandatory tenancy contract registration system, managed by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency). All Dubai mainland companies must have a valid Ejari registration linking their trade licence to a registered office address. Ejari registration costs AED 120 in government fees (AED 100 registration + AED 10 knowledge fee + AED 10 innovation fee); registering through a Real Estate Services Trustee brings the Dubai Land Department's published total to AED 220 including the trustee's service fee (dubailand.gov.ae). It is required for trade licence issuance, renewal, and visa processing.

Why Ejari Matters for Your Business

Without Ejari, you cannot obtain or renew your trade licence, process employee visas, or pass DET compliance checks. It is the link between your company and its registered address.

How to Register

Register through the Ejari website (ejari.ae) or at an authorised typing centre with your signed tenancy contract, landlord's title deed, tenant identification, and DEWA connection proof.

Ejari for Flexi-Desk Offices

Flexi-desk and serviced office providers typically handle Ejari registration as part of their package. Confirm this before signing — some providers charge it as an add-on.

Common Ejari Problems

Expired Ejari blocking licence renewal (the most common issue), address mismatch between Ejari and DET records, landlord refusing to provide title deed documentation, and Ejari cancellation when moving offices.

ZETUP handles all Ejari-related processes as part of our PRO services — registration, renewal, address changes, and cancellation coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ejari and why do I need it? Ejari is Dubai's mandatory tenancy-contract registration system, run by RERA. It links your trade licence to a registered office address and is required to issue or renew a mainland trade licence, process employee visas, and pass DET compliance checks.

How much does Ejari registration cost in Dubai? The government fee is AED 120 (AED 100 + AED 10 knowledge + AED 10 innovation); through a Real Estate Services Trustee the Dubai Land Department's published total is AED 220 including the trustee's service fee (dubailand.gov.ae). A flexi-desk provider may bundle its own service charge on top of that.

Can I renew my trade licence without a valid Ejari? No. An expired or missing Ejari is the most common reason a trade-licence renewal is blocked. Your Ejari must be valid and its address must match your DET records before the renewal can proceed.

How do I register for Ejari? Register at ejari.ae or an authorised typing centre with your signed tenancy contract, the landlord's title deed, tenant ID, and DEWA connection proof. Flexi-desk and serviced-office providers often handle it as part of their package.

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