Money Orders & Travellers Cheques Exchangers License UAE

ISIC classification: Security and commodity contracts brokerage (6612)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Commercial financial outlet for issuing, buying, and liquidating traveler's cheques and processing commercial wire transfers. Requires bank deposit guarantees and Central Bank compliance officer approval.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Central Bank of the UAE

100% foreign ownershipConditional

Facility requirementHigh-Security Retail Branch Premises

Available in: Dubai, Sharjah. A detailed per-emirate fee breakdown isn't published for this activity yet — check back soon, or get a scored recommendation for your specific business below.

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