Introduction to Financial Services licence in the UAE
Introduction to Financial Services 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)
- 6619029
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in introducing financial services by inviting any person in any way or means to enter into an agreement with a licensed entity or a body licensed by a regulatory authority similar to the authority to provide him with a financial service.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code6619029 | Licence typeProfessional | 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) | Not verifiedWe hold no DET activity catalogue | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
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
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.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
Related activities
- Financial Consultation & Financial AnalysisIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Financial Instruments Quotation ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities ( except insurance and pension funding )Ajman Free Zone
- Consultancy Regarding the Issuance of SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Introduction to Financial Services 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.
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