Banking Representative Office licence in the UAE
Banking Representative Office 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)
- 7010008
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes offices established in the Emirate of Dubai and managed by any of the international foreign banks. They are intended to promote the activities of the major banks existing in the fatherland country or those of any of their branches. They are also assigned to facilitate contacts between the concerned banks and their clients.
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 | Code7010008 | 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.
- DMCC5110-11 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone7010.95
Related activities
- Representative OfficeIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Pharmaceutical Representative OfficeIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Real Estate Representative OfficeDubai mainland (DET)
- Managing OfficeIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Activities of head officesAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Regional Liaison OfficeAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Banking Representative Office 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 Banking Representative Office with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.