ATFX — United Arab Emirates
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC
- Licence number
- 2020000007
- Established
- 2017
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5
- Local funding
- Cards, bank wire, e-wallets; specific UAE rails
- Max leverage
- 30geo
- EURUSD
- not priced
This broker against the United Arab Emirates middle (40 of 76)
| ATFX | United Arab Emirates median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | not priced | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 30geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 36.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | not priced | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2017 | 2009.0 |
| Platforms | 2 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of United Arab Emirates
Yes
Score (4/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no round-turn price
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC
Locally licensed entity
ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC (Dubai Marina).
Cost against the United Arab Emirates median (40 of 76)
Distributions across the base
Round-turn cost, USD (40 of 76)
Median 7.0 · Range 3.0–14.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (18 of 76)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–10000.0 USD
Accounts
Standard / Edge / Premium; demo available.
Withdrawal time and methods
Rating, and how many people left it
3.5/5
Software and market access (2)
MT4 · MT5
FX, indices, commodities, ETFs, CFDs on HK/US/EU shares.
The tax side in United Arab Emirates
0% personal income tax and 0% capital gains tax on individual trading profits (forex, stocks, crypto, derivatives) - as of the review (2026); individuals keep full trading profit. Corporate tax of 9% applies to business profits above AED 375,000 (since June 2023), but a 'Qualifying Free Zone Person' in DIFC/ADGM/DMCC can qualify for 0% on qualifying income. Traders operating as a business/company
Arguments for, arguments against
Pros (2)
- Licensed locally: 2020000007
- Swap-free account available
Cons (2)
- Withdrawal time not published
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
Other brokers that onboard United Arab Emirates residents (6)
Where it does not serve
Canada, Japan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, United States of America (USA)
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (2)
Checked: 2026-07-09
FAQ (3)
Does ATFX accept residents of United Arab Emirates?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a United Arab Emirates client of ATFX?
ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC
What licence does ATFX hold for United Arab Emirates?
Licence 2020000007.