HFM — United Arab Emirates
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- HF Markets (DIFC) Limited
- Licence number
- F004885
- Established
- 2010
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · HFM App
- Local funding
- Bank, Visa, Skrill, Neteller
- Max leverage
- 2000geo
- EURUSD
- not priced
This broker against the United Arab Emirates middle (40 of 76)
| HFM | United Arab Emirates median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | not priced | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 2000geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 36.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | not priced | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2010 | 2009.0 |
| Platforms | 3 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of United Arab Emirates
Yes The UAE entity is shown as an active DFSA firm. HFM’s global site separately says it does not offer services to UAE residents under certain jurisdicti
Score (3/6 axes)
no data
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
HF Markets (DIFC) Limited is listed on the Dubai Financial Services Authority public register with licence number F004885.
Who actually onboards you
HF Markets (DIFC) Limited
Entity not established
The UAE-facing entity is the DIFC company in Dubai, as listed by the DFSA. HFM’s main site also states UAE residents are not served through its offshore entity.
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
Premium, Pro, VIP
UAE-focused reviews list three main account types: Premium, Premium Pro, and VIP. HFM also offers swap-free/Islamic accounts for UAE clients.
Withdrawal time and methods
UAE-focused sources say funding is free of charge with HFM, though third-party banking or payment-provider fees may still apply. Card, e-wallet, and bank-transfer funding are all reported as available.
Rating, and how many people left it
Operating in over 180 countries
Software and market access (3)
MT4 · MT5 · HFM App
FX and multi-asset CFDs
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: F004885
- Swap-free account available
Cons (3)
- Withdrawal time not published
- No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
Other brokers that onboard United Arab Emirates residents (6)
Where it does not serve
USA, Canada, Sudan, Syria, Iran, North Korea, UAE
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 (0)
Checked: 2026-08-27
FAQ (3)
Does HFM accept residents of United Arab Emirates?
Yes. The UAE entity is shown as an active DFSA firm. HFM’s global site separately says it does not offer services to UAE residents under certain jurisdictions, so UAE clients are served via the local DIFC entity.
Which entity onboards a United Arab Emirates client of HFM?
HF Markets (DIFC) Limited
What licence does HFM hold for United Arab Emirates?
Licence F004885. HF Markets (DIFC) Limited is listed on the Dubai Financial Services Authority public register with licence number F004885.