Which StarPrime entity serves UAE residents
StarPrime states that it accepts UAE residents, but it has no entity licensed by the CMA (formerly SCA), DFSA or FSRA on record. UAE clients are onboarded by a foreign entity (FSC Mauritius), which means UAE regulators have no jurisdiction over your account.
Status on BrokerBazaar UAE: Available to residents (foreign entity). "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
StarPrime has not stated AED account denomination or UAE local bank transfer on its BrokerBazaar submission. Deposit methods listed: Bank transfer, Credit/Debit card, E-wallets (Skrill/Neteller), Cryptocurrency (BTC/USDT) where supported. Expect USD-denominated accounts and a card or bank FX conversion fee unless the broker confirms AED wallets.
Withdrawal methods listed: Bank transfer, Credit/Debit card, E-wallets, Cryptocurrency (where supported). UAE banks may query incoming payments from offshore brokers; keep your deposit records.
Islamic (swap-free) account for UAE traders
StarPrime has not specified whether a swap-free account is offered. Ask before opening an account if this matters to you.
UAE-specific risk note
Because StarPrime has no UAE licence on record, the CMA cannot intervene in a dispute. None of the recorded regulators is strict-tier, so recourse is limited. 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.
StarPrime at a glance
StarPrime is an online CFD and forex broker that offers MetaTrader-based trading, a range of account types and multiple deposit/withdrawal channels. The broker positions itself toward active forex and CFD traders seeking competitive spreads and flexible leverage options.
StarPrime reports a founding year of 2013 and a head office in Dubai, UAE. It lists 1 regulator and 4 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
STARPRIME is an institutional liquidity provider rather than a retail forex broker. It advertises multi-asset liquidity, market-making services and advanced trading infrastructure. Its stated Mauritius regulatory authorisation provides a basis for further due diligence, but its institutional execution quality and financial strength cannot be independently assessed from the available public information.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
StarPrime operates through 1 legal entity, 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 moderate-tier regulators only.
Licence check: Not independently checked. This broker has submitted its details. BrokerBazaar has not yet independently checked them. 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
StarPrime states that it accepts clients from UAE, India, South Africa, Nigeria. 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: Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Multi-Asset CFDs. Platforms: Liquidity Aggregation Infrastructure, API Connectivity, Trading Bridges, Institutional Execution Technology. Account types: Institutional Liquidity Accounts; commercial arrangements subject to agreement.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: Institutional Liquidity, Forex Liquidity, CFD Liquidity, Market Making, Broker Infrastructure, Liquidity Aggregation, Institutional Execution, Fintech Liquidity.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is Not Applicable; institutional commercial terms apply. Spreads start from Not Publicly Disclosed; in… and commission is Contract-specific; not publicl…. Maximum leverage is Not Available, subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account.
Swap-free / Islamic account: not specified. 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/Debit card, E-wallets (Skrill/Neteller), Cryptocurrency (BTC/USDT) where supported. Withdrawal methods: Bank transfer, Credit/Debit card, E-wallets, Cryptocurrency (where supported).
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: Not specified. Algorithmic trading allowed: Not specified. News trading allowed: Not specified. Hedging: not specified.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account: FSC Mauritius: Segregation of client funds expected under licence terms. Compensation: No central compensation scheme.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: Not Publicly Verified. Phone: Not Publicly Listed. Institutional clients can contact STARPRIME through its website and relationship-management channels. The full complaints procedure, escalation contacts and resolution deadlines have not been independently verified.
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: Offers institutional liquidity across multiple asset classes.
- Strength: Provides market-making and liquidity aggregation services.
- Strength: Supports API and trading-bridge integrations.
- Strength: Advertises low-latency execution and AI-assisted pricing and risk management.
- Strength: Offers dedicated institutional relationship management and 24/7 support.
- Strength: Has a stated regulatory presence in Mauritius.
- Limitation: Not designed for ordinary retail trading accounts.
- Limitation: Institutional pricing, commissions and commercial terms are not publicly disclosed.
- Limitation: Independent execution-quality data has not been verified.
- Limitation: Publicly available financial strength and audited performance information is limited.
- Limitation: Specific licence details require further verification.
- Limitation: Customer ratings are not directly comparable with retail brokerage ratings.
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
StarPrime is most relevant to traders looking for: Institutional Liquidity, Forex Liquidity, CFD Liquidity, Market Making, Broker Infrastructure, Liquidity Aggregation, Institutional Execution, Fintech Liquidity.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
StarPrime 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 StarPrime yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about StarPrime
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. No independent licence check date is recorded yet. External ratings: WikiFX 8.59/10; LiquidityFinder N/A/5; Google Play Store N/A/5; Apple App Store N/A/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We may receive a referral fee if you open an account with StarPrime through our links; this never affects scores or verification. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.