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76 brokers measured40 pricedmedian 7.0 USDformula v1.0Data captured 03.10.2026Some links are partner links. They never change a score or a position.
Score recalculated 03.10.2026

eToro — United Arab Emirates

Key facts (8)

Who actually onboards you
Served locally via eToro (ME) Ltd, Abu Dhabi.
Licence number
not stated
Established
2007group
Min deposit, USD
50 USDgeo
Platforms
Proprietary eToro web · mobile app
Local funding
Cards, bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller;
Max leverage
30geo
EURUSD
not priced

This broker against the United Arab Emirates middle (40 of 76)

eToroUnited Arab Emirates median
Round turn, USDnot priced7.0 USD
Min deposit, USD50 USDgeo50.0 USD
Max leverage30geo500.0geo
Withdrawal, hup to 10 business days hgroup36.0 h
EURUSD, standardnot priced1.0 pips
EURUSD, rawnot priced0.0 pips
Established2007group2009.0
Platforms23.0

Accepts residents of United Arab Emirates

Yes

Score (4/6 axes)

no data

Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating

Licence check

Licence number
not stated
Checked
2026-07-09

Register

Who actually onboards you

Served locally via eToro (ME) Ltd, Abu Dhabi.

Locally licensed entity

Cost against the United Arab Emirates median (40 of 76)

Round turn, USD
not priced
Median
7.0 USD

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

Single retail account; social/copy + multi-asset. Min first deposit ~USD 50 (varies).

Withdrawal time and methods

Withdrawal, h
up to 10 business days hgroup

Rating, and how many people left it

Reviews
no data

Software and market access (2)

Proprietary eToro web · mobile app

Real stocks, ETFs, crypto, plus CFDs on FX, indices, commodities.

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 (1)

  • Licensed locally: register entry

Cons (1)

  • No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent

Other brokers that onboard United Arab Emirates residents (6)

Where it does not serve

Afghanistan, Algeria, Belarus, Canada, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, United States, Vanuatu, Yemen

Methodology

2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%

Methodology

Verified · what changed · sources (2)

Checked: 2026-07-09

FAQ (4)

Does eToro accept residents of United Arab Emirates?

Yes.

Which entity onboards a United Arab Emirates client of eToro?

Served locally via eToro (ME) Ltd, Abu Dhabi.

What licence does eToro hold for United Arab Emirates?

No licence number is published for this country.

How long does a withdrawal from eToro take?

up to 10 business days hours as published. from the time you request the withdrawal it may take up to 10 business days