Securities trading for own account (dealer) licence in the UAE
Securities trading for own account (dealer) 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)
- 6612017
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Its a financial activity concerned with buying and selling securities listed or not listed in the market for his own account and bearing the risks of that and selling those securities
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 | Code6612017 | 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
- General Clearing for SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Local SecuritiesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Securities Listed in Foreign MarketsDubai mainland (DET)
- Central Clearing Services for SecuritiesDubai mainland (DET)
- Brokerage in Commodities Listed in Local MarketsIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Money ExchangersDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Securities trading for own account (dealer) 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 Securities trading for own account (dealer) with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.