International Securities LLC at a glance
International Securities LLC is an Abu Dhabi-based securities brokerage regulated by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority. Founded in 2001 and part of the International Holding Company group since November 2019, it specialises in equities and derivatives trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai, with additional access to Oman, Bahrain and Kazakhstan.
International Securities LLC reports a founding year of 2001 and a head office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It lists 2 regulators and 3 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
International Securities LLC is a credible option for investors specifically seeking regulated access to UAE capital markets. Its main strengths are its long operating history since 2001, UAE regulatory status under licence 604017, and direct access to ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai. It supports individual, corporate and minor accounts, offers margin trading on eligible securities, and adds research and advisory services to its execution offering. It is best suited to investors focused on UAE and regional equities and derivatives. Anyone seeking forex, CFDs, cryptocurrencies or a globally diversified multi-asset platform should verify product availability separately. Overall classification: established UAE securities broker, low to moderate regulatory risk.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
International Securities LLC operates through 1 legal entity, each supervised separately. Your account is with one specific entity, so the protections you receive depend on which one onboards you, not on the group's strongest licence. Overall, the group is supervised by moderate-tier regulators only.
Licence check: Not independently checked. BrokerBazaar is currently reviewing this broker's information against public records. A company registration or general business licence is not permission to offer regulated brokerage services; only the register entries linked in the table count.
Countries accepted and restricted
International Securities LLC states that it accepts clients from United Arab Emirates. Availability is decided per entity and can change without notice; residents of jurisdictions such as the USA, and often the EU and UK, are frequently excluded from offshore entities.
Trading products, platforms and account types
Instruments: UAE Equities, Regional Equities, Derivatives, Futures, Sukuk, Bonds. Platforms: International Securities eTrade, Intl Securities Mobile App, Online Trading. Account types: Individual Account, Corporate Account, Minor Account, Margin Trading Account, UAE Resident Account, Non-UAE Resident Account.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: Local Markets, Regional Equities, Research.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is Not published — no universal minimum deposit confirmed. Spreads start from N/A — exchange-traded secu… and commission is Market and service dependent;…. Maximum leverage is Varies by entity, subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account.
Swap-free / Islamic account: available (conditional). Swap type: not specified. Headline spreads are usually quoted for the most expensive account tier's cheapest instrument; compare total cost for your typical trade.
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods: Instant Transfer, Debit Card, Wire Transfer, Direct Debit. Withdrawal methods: Bank Transfer, Wire Transfer to Registered IBAN.
Withdrawal speed and fees are set by the entity and payment provider. Withdrawal delays are the most common complaint category on BrokerBazaar across all brokers; keep identity documents current and withdraw to the same method you deposited with where required by anti-money-laundering rules.
Execution model, negative balance protection and client money
Negative balance protection: Not specified. Scalping allowed: Not specified. Algorithmic trading allowed: Not specified. News trading allowed: Not specified. Hedging: not specified. These conditions were compiled from public information and have not yet been confirmed by the broker.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account: CMA: Segregation of client funds required. Compensation: No central compensation scheme.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: compliance@intlsecurities.ae. Phone: +971 2 494 2777. Step 1: Submit the complaint to compliance@intlsecurities.ae. Step 2: International Securities verifies and investigates the complaint under its complaint-handling procedures. Step 3: The customer is periodically informed of actions taken and notified of the final decision by dated letter. Suggestions and complaints may also be submitted through cs@intlsecurities.ae.
If the broker does not resolve a complaint, escalate to the ombudsman or regulator of the entity that holds your account. BrokerBazaar's Dispute Support Desk can help you document and escalate a case.
Strengths and limitations
- Strength: SCA-regulated UAE securities brokerage under licence number 604017
- Strength: Established in 2001, more than two decades of UAE brokerage experience
- Strength: Part of the International Holding Company group since November 2019
- Strength: Direct access to ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai
- Strength: Additional market access to Oman, Bahrain and Kazakhstan
- Strength: Offers equities, derivatives, futures, Sukuk and bond trading
- Strength: Web, mobile and eTrade platforms available
- Strength: Equity research and advisory services alongside execution
- Strength: Margin trading available for eligible securities
- Strength: Individual, corporate and minor account arrangements available
- Strength: No fee for opening a new trading account
- Strength: Multiple order channels including mobile, web, telephone and registered email
- Strength: Published complaint process with a dedicated compliance email
- Strength: ISO 27001:2022 certification stated on the official website
- Limitation: No universal minimum deposit publicly confirmed
- Limitation: Maximum leverage not published; margin depends on approved securities and eligibility
- Limitation: Margin interest currently charged at 10% per annum and subject to change
- Limitation: Trading fees vary significantly by market and product, with no single universal commission rate
- Limitation: No publicly verified API or algorithmic trading service
- Limitation: No publicly verified dedicated desktop trading platform
- Limitation: Forex, CFD and cryptocurrency products are not offered or not verified
- Limitation: International market access is more limited than major global multi-asset brokers
- Limitation: No regulated branches outside the UAE
- Limitation: Third-party transfers and deposits are not permitted
- Limitation: An AED 1,000 reactivation fee applies when reopening an account within 12 months of closure
- Limitation: The regulator's register entry for licence 604017 could not be independently verified
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
International Securities LLC is most relevant to traders looking for: Local Markets, Regional Equities, Research.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
International Securities LLC change history
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No fact changes recorded for International Securities LLC yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about International Securities LLC
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, Licence number 604017 and Securities and Commodities Authority regulation are stated in the company's own official account-opening documentation and website disclosures, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. No independent licence check date is recorded yet. External ratings: Trustpilot N/A/5; WikiFX 2.01/10; Apple App Store N/A/5; Google Play Store 4/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We have no commercial relationship with International Securities LLC. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.