Market Making in Securities licence in the UAE
Market Making in 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.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 6619019
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6619019
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms depending mainly on the provision of continuous prices for the purchase and sale of certain securities to increase the liquidity of such securities.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code6619019 | 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) | Listed | Code6619019 | 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
- 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.
Related activities
- Consulting in listing securitiesAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Securities & Commodities MarketIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Custodian of SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Consultancy Regarding the Issuance of SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Central Depository Services for SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Securities Listed in Foreign MarketsDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Market Making in 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?
Yes. Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
Licence Market Making in Securities with Dubai Setup Index
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