Custodian of Securities License UAE

ISIC classification: Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities (6619)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Institutional custody services holding equity securities, bonds, and investment fund assets, processing dividend collection, and corporate actions for asset managers.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementSecured Financial Office Premises

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