Innovation / Tech LicenseISIC Code: TECH-64990

Artificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Trading Systems

Developing proprietary machine-learning trading models, automated quantitative signal generators, and high-frequency execution infrastructure.

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Layer 5: License TypeInnovation / Tech
Layer 6: Activity GroupOther Financial Service Activities, Except Insurance & Pension
Layer 7: Activity CodeTECH-64990
SectorTechnology & Financial Services
Statutory Permitted Scope
  • Proprietary algorithmic execution using company capital
  • Software licensing of quantitative models to institutional hedge funds
  • AI research, model training, and low-latency API development
Operational Exclusions & Prohibitions
  • Managing retail public third-party investor funds without DFSA / FSRA Category 3C asset management license
  • Offering direct investment advice without regulated financial promotion prospectus

Mandatory Secondary Government Approvals (NOCs)

Under UAE Federal law, executing this activity requires prior written clearance from the following statutory bodies:

DIFC ROCFee: AED 4,000 • 5 Days

DIFC Registrar of Companies & Innovation Advisory Board

Technology IP review and proprietary trading charter sign-off

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