{"id":69612,"date":"2024-07-03T03:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T03:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=69612"},"modified":"2024-08-30T05:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T05:19:38","slug":"dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart","title":{"rendered":"What is the DFM Investor Number and How to Get Yours?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is a dream destination for investors worldwide. Here\u2019s a glimpse of why it is such a preferred investment destination. The <strong>Dubai Financial Market (DFM)<\/strong> witnessed a mammoth 50% rise in its trading volume last year\u2014an irresistible growth opportunity for both experienced investors and beginners. The first step to making this entry is to obtain your DFM Investor Number (NIN). This unique identifier is your gateway to buying, selling, and managing stocks in the DFM. But what exactly is a DFM Investor Number, and how can you get yours? That is exactly what we\u2019re here to discuss today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we unravel the mystery behind the DFM Investor Number, explain its importance, and walk you through the simple process of acquiring your own. Ready to be a profitable <strong>DFM investor<\/strong>? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f93903c194e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Essential_Steps_to_Apply_for_a_DFM_Investment_Number\" title=\"Essential Steps to Apply for a DFM Investment Number\">Essential Steps to Apply for a DFM Investment Number<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#DFM_App\" title=\"DFM App\">DFM App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#DFM_Website\" title=\"DFM Website\">DFM Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Investor_Affairs_at_Dubai_CSD\" title=\"Investor Affairs at Dubai CSD\">Investor Affairs at Dubai CSD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Necessary_Documents_to_Apply_for_a_DFM_Investor_Number\" title=\"Necessary Documents to Apply for a DFM Investor Number\">Necessary Documents to Apply for a DFM Investor Number<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Minors_Below_18_years\" title=\"Minors (Below 18 years)\u00a0\">Minors (Below 18 years)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Marsoom_Holders\" title=\"Marsoom Holders\">Marsoom Holders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Applying_via_a_Representative\" title=\"Applying via a Representative\">Applying via a Representative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#When_the_Chosen_Payment_Method_is_a_Bank_Transfer\" title=\"When the Chosen Payment Method is a Bank Transfer\">When the Chosen Payment Method is a Bank Transfer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#What_Makes_Dubai_An_Investors_Favourite_Market\" title=\"What Makes Dubai An Investor&#8217;s Favourite Market?\">What Makes Dubai An Investor&#8217;s Favourite Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Securities_Available_for_Investment_in_the_DFM\" title=\"Securities Available for Investment in the DFM?\">Securities Available for Investment in the DFM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Contact_DFM_Dubai_Financial_Market\" title=\"Contact DFM (Dubai Financial Market)\">Contact DFM (Dubai Financial Market)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_process_a_DFM_Investor_Number_application\" title=\"How long does it take to process a DFM Investor Number application?\">How long does it take to process a DFM Investor Number application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#What_are_the_registration_fees_for_the_DFM_NIN_application_process\" title=\"What are the registration fees for the DFM NIN application process?\">What are the registration fees for the DFM NIN application process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Can_I_get_a_NIN_on_behalf_of_someone_else\" title=\"Can I get a NIN on behalf of someone else?\">Can I get a NIN on behalf of someone else?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Can_minors_apply_for_NIN\" title=\"Can minors apply for NIN?\">Can minors apply for NIN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#What_if_one_loses_or_forgets_their_DFM_Investor_Number\" title=\"What if one loses or forgets their DFM Investor Number?\">What if one loses or forgets their DFM Investor Number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#Can_a_company_apply_for_a_NIN\" title=\"Can a company apply for a NIN?\">Can a company apply for a NIN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#What_documents_are_needed_for_the_DFM_NIN_application\" title=\"What documents are needed for the DFM NIN application?\">What documents are needed for the DFM NIN application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dfm-investor-number-and-dfm-app-invart\/#How_can_I_update_my_personal_information_associated_with_my_NIN\" title=\"How can I update my personal information associated with my NIN?\">How can I update my personal information associated with my NIN?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_DFM_Investment_Number_so_Important\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is the DFM Investment Number so Important?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DFM-Investor-Number-DFM-App.jpg\" alt=\"DFM Investor Number (DFM)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DFM Investor Number is your passport to trading in the Dubai Financial Market. This unique number gives you access to the market and allows you to buy, sell, and trade. Only one DFM Investor Number is issued to each investor, ensuring complete safety and transparency of the transactions. The DFM Investor Number (NIN) records all trading activities, protecting you from potential fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019re through with this, let\u2019s get straight to the application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Steps_to_Apply_for_a_DFM_Investment_Number\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Steps to Apply for a DFM Investment Number<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Apply-for-a-DFM-Investment-Number.jpg\" alt=\"Apply for a DFM Investment Number\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be noted that only one investor number is issued to every investor. There are multiple easy <strong>DFM NIN<\/strong> application processes. An investor can apply for a DFM Investor Number via:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DFM_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DFM App<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these simple steps to get the DFM Investor Number via the DFM App:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the DFM App via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in using your credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan the identification documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click a selfie.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the necessary information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, choose the preferred method of receiving cash dividends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DFM Investor Number (NIN) will be sent to your number via SMS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DFM_Website\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DFM Website<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors can also apply for a DFM Number by visiting the DFM Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the DFM website at <\/span><strong>https:\/\/www.dfm.ae\/<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the \u2018<\/span><strong><i>Brokers &amp; Members<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 tab, choose \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-Services<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login using your credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the eFORMS tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the Investor Number Request Form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authenticate your signature, attach the required documents, and submit the form.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DFM Investor Number (NIN) will be sent via SMS to the applicant\u2019s mobile number.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investor_Affairs_at_Dubai_CSD\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investor Affairs at Dubai CSD<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors willing to apply in person or via a guardian can submit a request to the <strong>Central Securities Depository (CSD)<\/strong>. Submit the necessary documents and digitally sign the Investor Number Request Form. Once the application is processed successfully, the DFM Investor Number (NIN) will be sent to the applicant\u2019s mobile number via an SMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case the investor\/applicant is unable to sign the form, the following individuals are authorized to do so:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai CSD staff\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A licensed trading member at the DFM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accredited UAE bank licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE Embassy in foreign countries and Notary Public\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-govart\">UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note<\/strong> &#8211; Investors looking to apply via a licensed trading member at the DFM can browse the DFM Broker Directory on the website and choose a suitable trader.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Necessary_Documents_to_Apply_for_a_DFM_Investor_Number\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Necessary Documents to Apply for a DFM Investor Number<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors applying for NIN are required to submit certain official documents. Here are the documents needed for DFM NIN:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minors_Below_18_years\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minors (Below 18 years)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guardian&#8217;s (father&#8217;s) signature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of the guardian\u2019s Emirates ID (for UAE Nationals and Residents) or passport (for Residents and Non-Residents).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the guardian is not the father, an authenticated guardianship order from the court or Notary Public is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardianship orders issued outside the UAE must be certified by the UAE embassy or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marsoom_Holders\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marsoom Holders<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of the Marsoom issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, addressed to Dubai CSD or as a &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Whom It May Concern<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; document.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_via_a_Representative\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying via a Representative<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of an authenticated Power of Attorney issued by the court or a Notary Public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of the representative\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/about-emirates-id-ntuart\">Emirates ID<\/a> (for UAE Nationals and Residents).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Power of Attorney is issued in another country, it must be authenticated by the official authorities and the UAE embassy in that country or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_Chosen_Payment_Method_is_a_Bank_Transfer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Chosen Payment Method is a Bank Transfer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the bank statement or a certified bank letter clearly stating the bank account details. The bank account must be in the investor&#8217;s name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Dubai_An_Investors_Favourite_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes Dubai An Investor&#8217;s Favourite Market?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai\u2019s world-class infrastructure and favorable business environment make it an appealing choice for investors. With tax-free benefits, political stability, and a robust legal framework, it has everything to get international trade going. The city also is home to some of the most rewarding market sectors, such as real estate, tourism, and finance. Here are some indicators showcasing Dubai\u2019s success in attracting new investors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1 in attracting FDI in the UAE and North Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It ranked 16th among 190 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Rank 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A worldwide leader in the Islamic economy, with Sukuk listings, totaling $81.2 billion as of 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Securities_Available_for_Investment_in_the_DFM\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securities Available for Investment in the DFM?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an investor has gained their DFM Investor Number (NIN), a world of investment choices opens up for them. The Dubai Financial Market offers investment opportunities for personal and institutional investors. Thus, individuals, companies, and other institutions can easily and legally invest in the following products.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derivatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sukuk &amp; Bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETFs &amp; Funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REITs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil Futures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_DFM_Dubai_Financial_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact DFM (Dubai Financial Market)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any concerns regarding the <strong>DFM NIN application process<\/strong>, the DFM can be contacted at the following channel<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contact Number<\/strong>: +971 4 3055555<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customerservi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ce@dfm.ae<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Timing<\/strong>: [8 am to 4 pm \/ Monday to Friday]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: Mezzanine Floor, World Trade Centre (Rashid Tower), Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box: 9700, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Makani Number: 27608 91214<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/>\nWrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining a DFM Investor Number (NIN) today is as simple as it is important. Investors have access to a range of online and offline application submission methods, from the <strong>DFM App<\/strong> to a licensed trader. Moreover, the processing time for obtaining the DFM Investor Number is almost immediate. Applicants get their NIN instantly and free of any charge. The efficiency of the NIN application process makes the investment process even smoother, making the Dubai Financial Market all the more accessible globally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Similar Suggestions For You:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.904%; height: 256px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Invest in a Property in Dubai<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/invest-in-a-property-in-dubai-reart\"><b>Invest in a Property in Dubai<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Factors Affecting Property Investment in Dubai<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/factors-affecting-property-investment-in-dubai-reart\"><b>Property Investment in Dubai<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Need to know Gold Investment UAE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gold-investment-in-uae-gldart\"><b>Gold Investment UAE<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Improve Your Real Estate Investment Strategy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/real-estate-investment-strategy-reart\"><b>Real Estate Investment Strategy<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_process_a_DFM_Investor_Number_application\"><\/span>How long does it take to process a DFM Investor Number application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA DFM Investor Number application is typically immediately processed, and the NIN is instantly issued.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_registration_fees_for_the_DFM_NIN_application_process\"><\/span>What are the registration fees for the DFM NIN application process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe DFM NIN application process is free of charge. Applicants need not submit any fees while applying.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_NIN_on_behalf_of_someone_else\"><\/span>Can I get a NIN on behalf of someone else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can obtain a NIN on behalf of someone else if you have a valid Power of Attorney and the necessary documents. Licensed traders, CSD staff, an accredited UAE bank, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs can assist in applying on the applicant's behalf.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_minors_apply_for_NIN\"><\/span>Can minors apply for NIN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, minors can also apply for NIN upon submitting the necessary documents. These include the father\u2019s signature, a copy of the father\u2019s Emirates ID\/ passport, authorised guardianship if the father is not the guardian, and certified guardian orders (if issued outside the UAE).\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_one_loses_or_forgets_their_DFM_Investor_Number\"><\/span>What if one loses or forgets their DFM Investor Number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy contacting DFM customer service, you can retrieve your DFM Investor Number using your identification details. DFM can be contacted at +971 4 3055555. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_company_apply_for_a_NIN\"><\/span>Can a company apply for a NIN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, companies can also apply for NIN to trade on the DFM.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_are_needed_for_the_DFM_NIN_application\"><\/span>What documents are needed for the DFM NIN application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRequired documents include a valid Emirates ID for UAE nationals and residents or a valid passport for non-residents. Other documents differ for different applicants.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_update_my_personal_information_associated_with_my_NIN\"><\/span>How can I update my personal information associated with my NIN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can update your personal information by submitting a request through the DFM eServices platform or visiting the DFM Investor Affairs office.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How long does it take to process a DFM Investor Number application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"A DFM Investor Number application is typically immediately processed, and the NIN is instantly issued.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the registration fees for the DFM NIN application process?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The DFM NIN application process is free of charge. 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