Which GO Markets entity serves UAE residents
GO Markets has not confirmed to BrokerBazaar whether it accepts UAE residents, and it lists no UAE-licensed entity. Availability should be treated as unconfirmed until the broker states it in writing.
Status on BrokerBazaar UAE: Availability not confirmed. "Available" is not the same as "regulated in the UAE": only a Capital Market Authority (CMA, formerly SCA), DFSA or FSRA licence gives you local supervision and a local complaints route.
Funding in AED and local payment methods
GO Markets has not stated AED account denomination or UAE local bank transfer on its BrokerBazaar submission. Deposit methods listed: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal. Expect USD-denominated accounts and a card or bank FX conversion fee unless the broker confirms AED wallets.
Withdrawal methods listed: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller. UAE banks may query incoming payments from offshore brokers; keep your deposit records.
Islamic (swap-free) account for UAE traders
GO Markets states that a swap-free account is available, subject to conditions such as holding-period limits or a replacement admin fee. Confirm which instruments are eligible and whether an administration charge replaces the overnight swap.
UAE-specific risk note
Because GO Markets has no UAE licence on record, the CMA cannot intervene in a dispute. Your recourse is with the foreign regulator of the onboarding entity (ASIC, CySEC are strict-tier). The CMA periodically publishes warnings about unlicensed platforms marketing to UAE residents; check its list before depositing.
Leveraged CFD trading carries a high risk of loss. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
GO Markets at a glance
GO Markets is an Australian-founded CFD broker established in 2006, offering forex, shares, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies and bonds across multiple trading platforms.
GO Markets reports a founding year of 2006 and a head office in Melbourne, Australia. It lists 3 regulators and 2 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
Our research team has not yet published a written verdict for GO Markets. The BrokerBazaar Intelligence Score is 81/100 (low risk), computed from regulatory, operational, transparency, reputation and domain-history signals. Scores are editorial assessments, not user ratings, and are never influenced by payment.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
GO Markets operates through 3 legal entities, 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 at least one strict-tier regulator.
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
GO Markets states that it accepts clients from Australia, Cyprus, Mauritius. 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: not disclosed. Platforms: MT4, MT5. Account types: Standard, GO Plus.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: Beginners, MetaTrader, Low Spreads.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is $0. Spreads start from 0.0 pips and commission is From $3. Maximum leverage is 1:30, 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: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal. Withdrawal methods: Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller.
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: Yes. Algorithmic trading allowed: Yes. 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: ASIC: Held in segregated client trust accounts under the Corporations Act. Compensation: No central scheme; AFCA handles disputes. CySEC: Segregated under MiFID II client-asset rules. Compensation: ICF — up to €20,000 per client. FSC Mauritius: Segregation of client funds expected under licence terms. Compensation: No central compensation scheme.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: support@gomarkets.com. Phone: 1800 885 571. Complaints can be lodged by phone or other communication channels. Written complaints can be submitted to support@gomarkets.com. GO Markets acknowledges complaints by the next working day and aims to resolve most disputes within 30 days. Unresolved complaints may be referred to AFCA.
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: Long-established ASIC-regulated broker
- Strength: Competitive spreads
- Strength: Solid MetaTrader offering
- Strength: Strong local Australian support
- Limitation: Smaller product range
- Limitation: Limited educational depth
- Limitation: Fewer funding options in some regions
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
GO Markets is most relevant to traders looking for: Beginners, MetaTrader, Low Spreads.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence but would be onboarded by an offshore entity, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
GO Markets change history
Every published fact change, with the previous value and the date it took effect. Each entry says whether the broker made the change itself or our editors checked it against an official source. Regulation and licence claims are always checked by an editor.
No fact changes recorded for GO Markets yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about GO Markets
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, GO Markets published AFSL 254963; to re-confirm on ASIC Professional Registers, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. Last register check 2026-07-26. External ratings: Trustpilot 4.2/5; WikiFX 8.98/10; Forex Peace Army 2.6/5; FX Empire 4.6/5; Google Play Store 4.5/5; Apple App Store 5/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We have no commercial relationship with GO Markets. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.