Commodities trading licence in the UAE

Precious metals, agricultural products and energy trading. DMCC is the mature jurisdiction here, with established frameworks and the banking relationships that commodity flows require. Precious-metals activity carries significant compliance obligations that are not optional.

What to know first

Precious metals and stones are subject to strict anti-money-laundering and responsible-sourcing rules.
The Kimberley Process applies to rough diamonds.
Banks apply enhanced due diligence to commodity flows as a matter of policy, not suspicion.

Suitable free zones

DMCC

Dubai

The prestige address in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with the strongest reception from banks.

From: AED 34,000
Setup: 5–15 d
Max visas: ∞

JAFZA

Dubai

The original UAE free zone, built around the region's largest port. For physical goods at scale.

From: AED 10,000
Setup: 10–25 d
Max visas: ∞

DGDP

Dubai

Jewellery manufacturing and precious-stone trading.

Est. from: ≈ AED 26,000
Setup: 10–25 d
Max visas: ∞

FFZ

Fujairah

The UAE's only Indian Ocean port — bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

Est. from: ≈ AED 12,000
Setup: 5–15 d
Max visas: ∞

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