Securities Portfolios Management licence in the UAE
Securities Portfolios Management 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)
- 6630002
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms that practice managing financial products for the account of others and on their behalf according to their objectives and investment policy and based on the discretion of the portfolio manager without the intervention of the client (Discretionary) or based on a decision taken by the client himself (Non-Discretionary) in accordance with the agreement concluded between them.
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 | Code6630002 | 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.
Related activities
- Management Services for Investment FundsDubai mainland (DET)
- Managing Investments of Investment FundsDubai mainland (DET)
- Establishing & Managing Mutual FundsDubai mainland (DET)
- Security Equipment ManufacturingDubai mainland (DET)
- Security ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Security Systems & Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Securities Portfolios Management 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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