Brokerage in Local Securities License UAE

ISIC classification: Security and commodity contracts brokerage (6612)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Licensed brokerage executing share, bond, and sukuk trading orders for retail and institutional investors on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) & DFM / ADX

100% foreign ownershipConditional

Facility requirementLicensed Brokerage Office Premises

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