Is it legal to earn rental income from Dubai property after administrative deportation?

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

If you were administratively deported from the UAE but still own property in Dubai generating rental income to an overseas bank account, it's not necessarily illegal.

Non-residents, including deportees, can generally own property in Dubai. Receiving rental income abroad isn't inherently unlawful.

However, you may face restrictions on entering the UAE to manage your property personally. Consider appointing a local representative or property management company.

Ensure compliance with UAE laws on property ownership and income declaration. There might be tax implications in your current country of residence.

For clarity on your specific situation and rights, consult with us, as regulations may change over time.

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ABDUL WAHIED

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding property ownership and rental income following your administrative deportation from the UAE. Below are my responses based on UAE law:

1. Property Ownership After Deportation:

As a non-resident or deported individual, you are still legally allowed to own property in the UAE, particularly in freehold areas. Deportation does not automatically impact your property ownership rights, and you retain the ability to maintain ownership of the property in Dubai.

2. Renting Out the Property and Receiving Rental Income:

- Renting the Property:

There is no legal restriction preventing you from renting out your property after deportation. You can continue renting the property, provided all rental agreements are registered through Ejari and comply with UAE rental laws.

- Receiving Rental Income:

Receiving rental income is also legal. If the proceeds are transferred to a bank account outside of the UAE, you are not violating any UAE laws.

However, please ensure that your bank account in the UAE (if you have one) remains compliant with the bank's residency requirements. If your bank account is outside the UAE, there should be no issue with receiving rental income.

3. Property Management:

Since you are no longer residing in the UAE, you may want to consider appointing a property management company or a legal representative in the UAE to handle the day-to-day management of the property, including tenant communications, maintenance, and any legal matters.

4. Tax Considerations:

While the UAE does not impose taxes on rental income, you should be aware that your country of residence may impose taxes on income received from overseas properties.

I recommend consulting a local tax advisor in your country of residence to ensure you are compliant with any tax obligations related to the rental income.

Conclusion:

To summarize, you can legally own and rent out property in Dubai after deportation, and receiving rental income in your bank account outside the UAE is not prohibited.

However, I recommend securing a local property management service to handle the property and ensure you are compliant with tax obligations in your country of residence.

If you have further questions or would like assistance with property management or other legal matters, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Generally, administrative deportation doesn't automatically strip you of property ownership in Dubai. However, the specific circumstances of your deportation and any related legal orders could affect this.

Your title deed should still be valid unless a court order has specifically revoked it. We will discuss the possibilities in detail.

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Greetings,

As long as you have a property in the Emirates, you can submit a mercy request against the administrative deportation decision, and the fact that you have a property intercedes for you.

Contact us if you would like to draft a mercy request.

Dear questioner,

There might be some restrictions, but not immediately. However, it would be better to assign a power of attorney holder to collect the rent instead of having it paid directly into your bank account.

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Owning property in Dubai while being subject to administrative deportation does not inherently make renting out the property illegal.

As long as you adhere to local laws regarding property management and taxation requirements in your home country, you can legally generate cash flow from the rental property.

According to UAE law, administrative deportation does not prevent you from owning property or renting it out in the UAE.

However, you must comply with local residency and work laws. As long as the income is legally transferred to your bank account outside the UAE, there is no legal issue with that.

For further legal consultation on this matter, you can contact us via WhatsApp. We specialize in such cases and can provide you with the necessary support.