Corporate Trading Accounts in the UAE

Why UAE Companies Use Corporate Trading Accounts

Corporate accounts help centralise trading activity under one legal entity, which is useful for auditing, reporting and treasury planning. Companies with exposure to foreign currencies often use trading accounts to manage risk more proactively. Others allocate part of their capital to market opportunities in a structured way. A corporate setup also improves accountability because all trades run through an authorised business bank account with named signatories.

How Corporate Onboarding Works in Practice

Corporate onboarding is more document heavy than a standard retail account, but the steps are straightforward. Most brokers follow similar requirements such as company incorporation documents, constitutional records, board resolutions, and identification for directors and authorised persons. UAE companies generally prepare a full KYC pack that includes the trade license, MOA or AOA, shareholder or UBO chart, and ID copies. This same pack is accepted by most regulated trading providers.

Corporate Accounts With Exness

Exness accepts UAE based businesses through its offshore regulated entities, and the entire process is handled online. Companies typically submit their Certificate of Incorporation or trade license, the MOA or AOA, and a board resolution naming authorised signatories. Basic company details such as legal name, registration number and registered address are added in the portal. Directors and authorised persons upload IDs and, in some cases, proof of address.

The application is submitted through the Personal Area by selecting “Open Corporate Account.” Verification usually takes one to three business days. Since Exness onboards UAE corporate clients through offshore entities, many businesses confirm with their internal tax or compliance adviser that this setup matches their regulatory and substance requirements.

Corporate Accounts With XTB in the UAE

XTB is regulated in the UAE under both DFSA and SCA, and it supports corporate, professional and institutional onboarding locally. Companies usually provide their trade license or Certificate of Incorporation, the MOA or AOA, and an ownership structure chart. A board resolution appointing authorised signatories is required, along with IDs for directors, UBOs and authorised persons.

Because XTB operates onshore, corporate onboarding also includes CRS and FATCA declarations, AML questionnaires and information on the company’s nature of trading. Applications can be initiated online or through the UAE office. After submitting documents through the Client Office, the compliance team reviews the corporate file before providing account details and funding instructions.

Preparing Your Corporate File

Most UAE businesses follow a simple process: gather all core company documents, prepare a clear shareholder and UBO chart, and organise ID plus address proof for all key persons. This pack is typically accepted by both Exness and XTB. Deciding between offshore or local regulation depends on your internal policies, risk appetite and how you prefer to handle compliance.