Client Onboarding & KYC Document Requirements

1.ELIGIBILITY

Client onboarding is currently limited to eligible UAE residents.

Dominion Financial Services L.L.C is licensed by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) under a Category 5 (Introduction) License.

The Company acts solely as an introducing firm and does not:

  • Hold client funds,
  • Provide brokerage or trading services,
  • Execute transactions,
  • Provide custody services, or
  • Manage client accounts.

Eligible clients may be introduced to third-party regulated financial institutions for account opening and related financial services, subject to the onboarding and acceptance criteria of such institutions.

All applicants are subject to sanctions screening, AML/CFT checks, and risk-based compliance review in accordance with applicable UAE regulatory requirements.

2.PROOF OF IDENTITY (MANDATORY)

To complete your onboarding application, please provide the following documents.

Emirates ID — please provide:

  • Front and back copy of valid Emirates ID
  • Document must be clear and readable
  • Document must not be expired

The document must clearly display:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Emirates ID number

A live selfie verification may also be required during onboarding.

Additional Identification (if requested) — the Company may request additional identification documents, including:

  • Valid passport copy
  • Residency visa copy
  • Other supporting identification documents

3.PROOF OF RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Please provide ONE of the following documents showing your current UAE residential address.

Accepted documents:

  • Utility bill (electricity/water)
  • Bank statement
  • Ejari / tenancy contract

Requirements:

  • Must clearly display your full name and residential address
  • Utility bills must be issued within the last 3 months
  • Bank statements must be issued within the last 6 months
  • Documents must be valid and clearly legible

4.ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS (IF REQUIRED)

Depending on the client profile and regulatory requirements, additional documents may be requested, including:

  • Source of income verification
  • Salary certificate
  • Bank statements
  • Trade license (for self-employed clients)
  • Source of funds documentation
  • Additional supporting documents for compliance purposes

5.IMPORTANT NOTES

  • All submitted documents are subject to compliance review and approval.
  • Documents must belong to the applicant.
  • Expired or incomplete documents will not be accepted.
  • Scanned copies or clear digital images of original documents must clearly display the full document.
  • Additional information or documentation may be requested at any stage of the onboarding process.
  • The Company reserves the right to request additional information or documentation at any stage of the onboarding process to satisfy regulatory, compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, or due diligence requirements.
  • All personal information and documents submitted to the Company shall be handled confidentially and processed in accordance with applicable UAE laws, regulatory obligations, and the Company's internal confidentiality and data protection procedures.
  • Submission of documents does not guarantee account approval.