Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local Markets licence in the UAE
Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local Markets 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.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 6612004
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6612004
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes companies which act as intermediaries in the buying and selling of commodities, options contracts or futures contracts on licensed international commodities markets, commodities include agricultural products, minerals, other natural resources and their indices, or other financial products (not including securities) which are approved by the Authority and for which contracts to purchase and sell specific quantities, on a specified date or during a specified time period at a price agreed upon.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code6612004 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6612004 | Licence typeCommercial | 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
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Third-party approvals
This activity sits with a regulator that controls who may hold the licence. Treat everything below as a starting point and speak to the regulator before you commit money or dates.
Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
Approval is required before the license is issued; this means that you will submit the license application. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The client can apply for the service through https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/services/services-catalogue/financial-activity-licensing.aspx Charges differ on the activity itself. All information is mentioned on the website.
Free zone or mainland
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- 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.
- Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
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.
- Meydan Free Zone6612.96
Related activities
- Brokerage in Securities Listed in Foreign MarketsDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Local SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Clearing services for commodities contractsDubai mainland (DET)
- Bank BrokersDubai mainland (DET)
- Securities & Commodities MarketIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Remittance of Local & Foreign CurrenciesDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local Markets 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?
Yes. Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
Licence Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local Markets with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.