Pepperstone — United Arab Emirates
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- UAE retail clients are onboarded onshore under the UAE Securities & Co
- Licence number
- F004356
- Established
- 2010group
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView
- Local funding
- AED via local bank transfer (fee-free), Visa/Mas
- Max leverage
- 200geo
- EURUSD
- 1 pipsgroup
This broker against the United Arab Emirates middle (40 of 76)
| Pepperstone | United Arab Emirates median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 7.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 200geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | Up to 2 business days hgroup | 36.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1 pipsgroup | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0 pipsgroup | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2010group | 2009.0 |
| Platforms | 5 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of United Arab Emirates
Yes
Score (6/6 axes)
Ranked against brokers measured on every axis
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
UAE retail clients are onboarded onshore under the UAE Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA/CMA) entity; DFSA (DIFC)
Locally licensed entity
Cost against the United Arab Emirates median (40 of 76)
raw+commission
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 (spread-only, no commission) and Razor (raw-spread ECN + commission from ~USD 3.50/lot per side); no minimum de
Withdrawal time and methods
Rating, and how many people left it
Pepperstone is rated "Excellent" with 4.4 / 5 on Trustpilot
Software and market access (5)
MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView · proprietary TradingView-powered platform
1,200+ instruments: 90+ forex pairs, indices, commodities/metals, share CFDs, ETFs and crypto 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: F004356
- Swap-free account available
Cons (2)
- Round turn 7.0 USD against a United Arab Emirates median of 7.0
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
Other brokers that onboard United Arab Emirates residents (6)
Where it does not serve
United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan
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 (3)
Checked: 2026-07-09
FAQ (5)
Does Pepperstone accept residents of United Arab Emirates?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a United Arab Emirates client of Pepperstone?
UAE retail clients are onboarded onshore under the UAE Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA/CMA) entity; DFSA (DIFC) entity serves professional clients.
What licence does Pepperstone hold for United Arab Emirates?
Licence F004356.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at Pepperstone?
7.0 USD per round turn against a United Arab Emirates median of 7.0 USD, measured on 40 of 76 brokers.
How long does a withdrawal from Pepperstone take?
Up to 2 business days hours as published. |Bank wire|All countries|...|Withdrawal processing time|Up to 2 business days|