Forms A, B and F in Dubai: What Each Covers and What to Check

Forms A, B and F describe three different relationships in a Dubai property transaction. Knowing who signs each one and what it records helps an agent explain the process and spot inconsistent terms before they cause confusion.

IWhat you will learn: Identify the purpose of each agreement and review how the relevant documents describe the same transaction.

What is Form A?

Form A establishes the arrangement between the seller and the broker. It records the relevant property and agency terms used in the listing and sale process.

Before approving it, check the seller’s details, property information, agreed price, contract duration and commission arrangements. Clarify the nature of the appointment and responsibilities instead of assuming that every listing agreement gives the broker the same authority.

What is Form B?

Form B sets out the relationship between a buyer and the broker assisting them. It documents the buyer’s requirements and applicable brokerage terms.

Review who is being represented, the search criteria, duration and commission provisions. A buyer should understand the service they are agreeing to and any conditions that affect the relationship. A friendly discovery call is useful, but it is not a substitute for checking contractual terms.

What does Form F do?

Form F records the property-sale agreement between the seller and buyer. Price, payment arrangements, contract duration and additional terms need to reflect the actual deal.

DLD’s Contract F guide shows a process involving the relevant Contract A and a relationship to Contract B where applicable. It also includes checking tenancy, financial and party details. These checks matter because the sale is more than a headline price and a planned transfer date.

How do the forms connect to transfer?

The brokerage and sale agreements organise the parties’ commercial relationship. The eventual property registration follows the relevant DLD process, including any developer or lender coordination required.

Maintain the signed versions and a clear record of changes. If commercial terms change after approval, confirm how the agreement should be amended rather than relying on an informal chat alongside outdated documents.

Which form covers which relationship?

Form	Parties	Main purpose	Review focus
A	Seller and broker	Record the seller’s brokerage arrangement	Property, appointment terms, price, duration and commission
B	Buyer and broker	Record the buyer’s brokerage arrangement	Requirements, service terms, duration and commission
F	Seller and buyer	Record the property-sale agreement	Price, payment, timing, occupancy and additional terms

The first two concern brokerage relationships. Form F concerns the sale between the transaction parties. Registration is a further step in the ownership-transfer process.

Review the documents together

Read DLD’s Contract F guide and identify the information it asks brokers to check. Then use transaction documents available to you for a more detailed review. Compare the property reference, party names, commercial amounts, dates and responsibilities. Identify any difference that needs resolution, such as a changed price appearing in only one document.

Then explain the three agreements aloud as if speaking to a first-time buyer. The explanation should make the relationships clear without promising a universal deposit, penalty or refund outcome.

Learning checkpoint: If Form F has been signed, what remains before the sale is registered? Connect the sale agreement to the preparation and transfer process described in the related resale article.

Common questions

Does Form F complete the ownership transfer?

No. Signing the sale agreement and completing official registration are distinct steps.

Can the parties add their own conditions?

Deal-specific terms may be included through the applicable contract process. Their wording and compatibility with the agreement should be reviewed properly.

Key takeaway

Form A, Form B and Form F organise different relationships. Check each relevant agreement and ensure the documents describe the same transaction before proceeding to transfer.