Financial Services · Code 6612005

Money Exchangers License UAE

ISIC classification: Security and commodity contracts brokerage (6612)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Retail currency exchange, foreign bank note trading, cross-border commercial wire remittances, and payroll WPS distribution.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Central Bank of the UAE (Exchange House Rules)

100% foreign ownershipConditional

Facility requirementHigh-Security Retail Exchange Branch

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