Endowment of Waqif is an Islamic concept in which an individual can donate property, lands or assets for religious or charitable purposes. In the Emirates, Federal Law No. (5) of 2018 on WAQF (Endowment) caters to all the legal requirements of Waqif. That said, for the endowment of a property in Dubai, an application should be registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Here is how to register Waqif in Dubai and all the documents required for it.
How to Submit Waqif Registration Application in Dubai
Submitting an application for endowment charity registration in Dubai to DLD, allows property owners to donate their property legally. However, prior to submitting an application, it is necessary to learn a few things about endowment (Waqif).
The endowment (Waqif) can be family, charitable or joint. In Family Waqif, the endowment is dedicated to the owner’s children, spouse or any other person identified as a family member. Whereas, in Charitable Waqif, the endowment is directed towards a specific charitable purpose, project or initiative. In Joint Waqif, both family and charity are included.
Now that you are aware of endowment (Waqif) and its forms, let’s move towards the steps.
Steps for Endowment Registration Application in Dubai
Following are the steps for an endowment registration application in Dubai.
- Step 1: Visit the ‘Customer Happiness Centre’ located in the central ‘Land Department Building’
- Step 2: Submit all the required documents to the employee, to enter it in the system
- Step 3: Pay the fee and receive a receipt
- Step 4: Receive title deed and map via email, after the transaction has been audited by the department.
Documents Required for Endowment Registration Application in Dubai
The documents required for the Waqif registration application in Dubai are mentioned below.
- Descendants or Charity Endowment (Waqif Certificate
- Emirates ID of all the owners
- Valid Passport (Copy) for non-residents
Fees for Endowment Charity Registration in Dubai
The service fees for endowment charity registration in Dubai are as follows.
- For each land plot registered as Waqif, AED 2000 will be charged.
- For Certificate of Title/Title Deed, AED 250 will be charged
- AED 100 fee for a land plot map (for lands outside Dubai Municipality’s jurisdiction)
- For the unified map with Dubai Municipality, AED 225 will be charged
- AED 250 for apartment or villa map
- For each drawing, AED 10 will be charged as knowledge fee and AED 10 for innovation fee
Service Terms for Endowment Charity Registration in Dubai
It is necessary to submit a letter addressing DLD to register the property as an Endowment (Waqif) through the Tarasol System if the management or trusteeship of the Endowment (Waqif) is made by the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation.
FAQs
Is there any law for endowment (Waqif) properties in the UAE?
Yes, the Federal Law No. (5) of 2018 on WAQF (Endowment) caters to the endowment of properties in the Emirates.
Can property endowment be temporary?
Yes, property endowment can be for a limited time or restricted to a specific layer of descendants, but it should be in accordance with the Executive Regulations of Waqif law.
How much time will it take to complete endowment application registration in Dubai?
It will take around 25 minutes to complete the registration process.
This was all about the endowment registration application in Dubai. The process allows property owners for the endowment of their properties to their family or charity. Besides endowment, DLD offers multiple other services that are designed to help residents. The convenient processes of DLD are one of the major reasons for investors’ trust in the market. That said, higher trust leads to better investment and a stable market. If you are also interested in availing these benefits, browse through these properties for sale in Dubai and find an ideal unit for yourself.
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