In general a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in the UAE is an official document issued by an organization, entity, or authority that states they have no objection to a particular individual or organization proceeding with a specified action. NOCs are commonly required across various sectors and scenarios in the UAE, including real estate, employment, business setup, and more.

In real estate An NOC is a document issued by the developer stating they have no objections to the sale or transfer of the property, ensuring all obligations have been met by the seller and their are no outstanding payments or disputes.