DubaiMainlandTurnaround: 8–12 Weeks

Securities and Commodities Authority (Federal) (CMA (formerly SCA))

The federal regulator for capital markets, commodities, and securities across the UAE (excluding ADGM/DIFC). Mandatory secondary approval for financial brokers, investment funds, and public joint stock companies.

Foreign OwnershipSubject to regulation

Corporate Tax Status9% Corporate Tax

Designated VAT ZoneStandard Non-Designated

Dual License CompatibleSingle Zone Only

Available Formation Tiers

Standardized Package Selector & TCO Breakdown

Review transparent Year-1 expenditures with zero hidden administrative fees.

Tier Overview:

Financial Brokerage Setup

Institutional brokerages and investment funds

Guaranteed Inclusions:

Federal CMA Regulatory Approval
Mainland DED Trade License
Rigorous compliance and capital adequacy review

Year-1 Total Cost of Ownership

AED 225,000

Renewal Estimate: AED 200,000/yr

Base License Fee:AED 100,000

Workplace Allocation:AED 100,000

Visa Quota:5 Visa

Immigration & Gov Fees:AED 25,000

Net Year-1 Investment:AED 225,000

Pre-Incorporation Verification

Verify Your Business Activity for CMA (formerly SCA)

Enter your planned business activity or industry to check immediate eligibility, workplace prerequisites, and whether secondary approvals (MoIAT, MOHAP, DNFBP, SIRA) apply.

External Regulatory Clearances & Co-Dependencies

Depending on your selected activity codes under CMA (formerly SCA), you may require clearances from external federal and emirate authorities:

MoIAT Registration

Mandatory for industrial manufacturing, unlocking customs exemptions and Made in Emirates benefits.

Civil Defense Safety

Mandatory for physical storage warehouses, chemical operations, and factory fit-outs.

DNFBP & AML Compliance

Required for precious metals, gemstones, real estate brokers, and corporate service providers.