Remittance of Local & Foreign Currencies licence in the UAE
Remittance of Local & Foreign Currencies 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)
- 6612007
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in transferring and receiving money locally and internationally, in local o foreign currency, remittance methods involve, cash or bank notes, bank account, money orders, credit cards.
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 | Code6612007 | 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
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.
- DMCC6592-04 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone6612.93
Related activities
- Brokerage in Securities Listed in Foreign MarketsDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Local SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Bank BrokersDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local MarketsIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Money ExchangersDubai mainland (DET)
- Money Orders & Travellers Cheques ExchangersDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Remittance of Local & Foreign Currencies 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 Remittance of Local & Foreign Currencies with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.