IG: UAE broker review

A DIFC entity with a public DFSA record and a choice of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Broker in UAE editorial desk · Sources checked 20 September 2026

UAE trading entity · DFSA. CFDs and leveraged forex carry a high risk of losing money.

Is IG regulated in the UAE?

Yes, according to the regulator’s register: IG Limited is a UAE trading entity (DFSA, F001780).

Entity
IG Limited
Reported regulator
DFSA
Published reference
F001780
Evidence type
Regulator record linked below

The DFSA register lists IG Limited, reference F001780, with a retail-client endorsement and permission to hold or control client assets. Its principal dealing permission is restricted to a matched-principal basis. These details concern IG Limited; they should not be applied to other IG group companies.

IG accounts, platforms and fees

IG’s UAE platform page lists its web and mobile software, MetaTrader, TradingView and ProRealTime. Confirm the available account, instruments and integration with the entity in your contract. A charting package does not by itself determine custody or trading costs.

Published platforms
IG · MT4 · MT5 · TradingView · ProRealTime

Useful evidence

  • Direct public-register evidence
  • Multiple platform workflows to evaluate

What to check next

  • Check product and platform eligibility for your exact account
  • No independent cost or execution benchmark completed

Before you open a IG account

Request the agreement, fee schedule and complaint procedure. Match the legal name and permissions to the current official register. Use the calculator to compare a specific trade, and keep advertised prices separate from measured results.

Sources and checks

IGCFDs are high risk. You can lose money.
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