Auction Vehicles in United Arab Emirates

Individuals: As a Public Buyer you can:

• Create Watch Lists, save searches and manage Alerts and Preferences 

• View seller information and full VIN numbers 

• View every auction and bid on vehicles in auctions that are open to the public 

• Upgrade your Public account to a Licensed Business account 

Steps to Register for a Public Account:

• Upload a copy of your passport or a valid Driver’s license. If your ID does not include a residential address, then some other proof of address is also required. Accepted documents include a current utility or phone bill, tax payment receipts, a bank or credit card statement or other official document verifying your name and address.

Pay the $200 annual membership fee online by credit card.

Licensed Businesses: With a Licensed Business Buyer account you can:

• Create Watch Lists, save searches and manage Alerts and Preferences

• View seller information and full VIN numbers

• View auctions and bid on vehicles where you meet State licensing requirements (this is most vehicles)

• Use the Cost Calculator tool

• Add bidders to your account

• Qualify for State sales tax exemption when signing the appropriate resale certificates.

Steps to Register for a Licensed Business Account:

Automotive-related business owners can register as a Licensed Business.

1. Upload a copy of your passport, or a valid UAE ID Card (both sides). If your ID does not include a residential address, then some other proof of address is also required. Accepted documents include a current utility or phone bill, tax payment receipts, a bank or credit card statement or other official document verifying your name and address.

2. Upload a copy of your business license (must be automotive-related). We will accept one of the business licenses listed below:

   1. Trading License issued by the Department of Economic Development

   2. Commercial License issued by the Department of Economic Development

   3. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority

3. Your business license must include the following:

   1. Business name

   2. Owner/Partner name(s)

   3. Automotive business activity

   4. Business address

   5. Issue Date and Expiration Date

   6. A notarized English translation of all the pages of the Business License (if the original was not issued in English)

4. Pay the $200 annual membership fee online by credit card

Visit our Help page for answers to your questions. IAA Customer Support is also available Monday – Friday 6:30am - 7pm (Central Time - CT) and Saturday 8am - 5pm (CT). Contact IAA Buyer Services: Tel: +1.630.686.4097 .

Local assistance is available in UAE from our official partner. They are an experienced broker who can help with registration, bidding, transportation and shipping. Their licenses allow them to purchase in places where you may not be eligible to bid. They operate independently from IAA and have their own terms and conditions so be sure to obtain a clear understanding of those terms before engaging their services. Brokers can be an excellent solution for many local, individual buyers as well as licensed businesses who have bidding restrictions in certain states. 

*To learn more about Marhaba Cars Auctions Terms & Conditions, please visit their website.

Payment by wire transfer is the preferred method of payment for buyers outside the U.S. It is a quick, secure and reliable way to transfer money from your bank account to ours. 

Visit the Dubai Customs website to learn more about the laws and regulation of importing cars into UAE.