DFSA

What a Tier 2 regulator means

Recognised national regulator (incl. smaller EU MiFID regulators) with client-money rules but less capacity or weaker compensation. We use this tier in the regulation part of every Editor Rating. How regulator tiers work.

Where a DFSA licence counts on Coinish

It is the local regulator for United Arab Emirates: a company licensed by DFSA counts as locally licensed there.

How to check a DFSA licence

1. Open the DFSA public register and search for the company name or licence number shown in the broker’s website footer.
2. Check the legal name matches the company named in your account agreement: brokers often run several companies under one brand.
3. Check the licence is current and covers the service you want (for example dealing in CFDs or holding client money).

Lists where DFSA-licensed companies are ranked

Forex brokers in the United Arab Emirates (8) · CFD brokers in the United Arab Emirates (8) · Stock brokers & investing apps in the United Arab Emirates (3)