ADGM proposes 2% undeveloped commercial land fee with six-month grace period
A six-month grace period for plot owners to apply for a building permit before an undeveloped land fee may apply.
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The ADGM Registration Authority has issued a Consultation Paper on proposed Undeveloped Commercial Land Regulations. The Regulations seek to encourage timely development of commercial land and promote its efficient utilisation across Abu Dhabi. Key proposals include a six-month grace period for plot owners to apply for a building permit before an undeveloped land fee applies. Plot owners must also submit evidence of notice of commencement of construction and progress construction within prescribed timeframes to avoid the fee. The undeveloped land fee is calculated at 2% of the plot's fair market value. The consultation period closes on 4 October 2026.
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Source: ADGM — official 15 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from ADGM →
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ADGM (UAE).
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15 Sept 2026.
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Read the original at ADGM: https://www.adgm.com/media/announcements/adgm-registration-authority-publishes-consultation-paper-on-proposal-to-enact-undeveloped-commercial-land-regulations
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