Central Depository Services for Securities licence in the UAE
Central Depository Services for Securities 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)
- 6619028
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in depositing securities, registering and maintaining ownerships and any restrictions thereon, transferring their ownership through transfer among the investors’ accounts, and updating the owners’ register in accordance with the provisions hereto.
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 | Code6619028 | 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.
Related activities
- Market Making in SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Custodian of SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Consultancy Regarding the Issuance of SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Central Clearing Services for SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Registrar of Private Joint Stock CompaniesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Local SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Central Depository Services for Securities 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.
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