Running a property portfolio in Sharjah
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (RERD) handles property registration, and leases are attested by Sharjah Municipality. RealMake keeps the RERD details on each building and the attestation number on each let unit. A 2022 law opened freehold ownership in designated projects to all nationalities, so a portfolio may now include units bought in projects such as Aljada or Sharjah Waterfront City. UAE VAT is 5% and corporate tax 9%; RealMake applies the VAT treatment your tax advisor sets. E-invoicing begins on 1 January 2027 for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more, and 1 July 2027 for the rest.