> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mumtalakat.sa/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Commission Protection & Anti-Circumvention on Mumtalakat

> Why the commission exists, when it's due, and how on-platform communication and anti-circumvention protect both the seller and the buyer.

The commission is how Mumtalakat funds the brokerage service that protects both sides of a deal. This page explains what it covers, when it's due, and the rules that keep deals on-platform.

## Why the commission exists

Mumtalakat brokers the deal end to end — vetted buyers, gradual disclosure, on-platform contracts, and a secure payment and handover record. The commission pays for that service and the protection it provides to both parties.

## When it's due

The commission rate is set out in the **brokerage agreement** the seller signs, plus VAT, and is due **on close** of the deal — calculated on the final sale value. It is not charged for listing, browsing, or receiving interest. See [Plans & commission](/en/start/plans).

## On-platform communication

All buyer–seller communication happens inside Mumtalakat. Sharing external contact channels (WhatsApp, email, phone) inside conversations is rejected automatically.

## Anti-circumvention

<Warning>
  Taking an introduced deal off-platform to avoid the commission is prohibited. The anti-circumvention rule applies for **one year** after the introduction — it protects the seller and buyer as much as the platform, by keeping the deal inside the record that secures payment, documents, and the contract.
</Warning>

## What it means in practice

* **For sellers**: vetted, serious buyers and a protected, documented closing.
* **For buyers**: a real, verified counterparty and an on-platform payment record.

## Next step

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  <Card title="Plans & commission" icon="layer-group" href="/en/start/plans">
    The full commission structure and plan comparison.
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  <Card title="Policies & FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/en/concepts/policies-faq">
    Platform rules and frequently asked questions.
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