Bank Brokers licence in the UAE
Bank Brokers licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6612009
What the authority says
Includes firms which buy and sell local and foreign currencies deposited with local and foreign banks and financial institutions. Their activities are limited to brokerage to conclude deals in the favor of third parties.
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6612009 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- DMCC6712-05 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone6612.91
Related activities
- Brokerage in Local SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Securities Listed in Foreign MarketsDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local MarketsIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Banking ConsultantIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Wholesale BankDubai mainland (DET)
- Remittance of Local & Foreign CurrenciesDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Bank Brokers licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Bank Brokers with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.