Tavira Securities Account Types & How to Open

Tavira Securities Limited is a UAE-registered broker that presents itself as a multi-regulated execution venue, with an FCA licence for institutional forex execution (STP) and a DFSA derivatives trading licence. As of our review, the broker has no verifiable website or social-media presence, and the public register shows zero employees. That combination is unusual for a firm that claims to serve institutional clients, and it sets the tone for our account review: we can describe the regulatory framework and the general account types implied by the licences, but we cannot confirm the specific spreads, commissions, or platform details that a live trader would actually encounter.

We cross-checked the licences against the public registers. The FCA licence (no 462001) covers 'Inst Forex Execution (STP)' in the United Kingdom, which suggests a professional or institutional client focus rather than a retail offering. The DFSA licence (no F002929) is a 'Derivatives Trading License (MM)' in the UAE, which permits market-making activity in derivatives. Neither licence tells us the exact account tiers, minimum deposits, or leverage that Tavira offers to its clients. In the absence of a live website, we have to rely on the regulatory footprint and on what the licences imply about the firm's intended clientele.

The FCA licence held by Tavira Securities is categorised as 'Inst Forex Execution (STP)'. In plain terms, this means the firm is authorised to execute forex transactions on a straight-through-processing basis, passing client orders directly to liquidity providers without a dealing desk. This is a model typically aimed at professional traders, hedge funds, and other institutional counterparties who need fast execution and transparent pricing. The licence does not, however, authorise the firm to hold client money in the same way a retail broker might, and it does not imply that Tavira offers a standard retail account with a fixed spread or a typical micro-lot size.

For a trader considering Tavira, the FCA licence is a positive signal because it means the firm is subject to UK regulatory oversight, including capital requirements and conduct rules. But the licence is not a guarantee of a particular trading experience. We have no evidence of the minimum deposit, the leverage available on this account type, or the specific platform (MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, or a proprietary system) that would be used. In our assessment, the FCA licence is best understood as an authorisation for a specific type of execution service, not as a description of a retail product.

The DFSA licence held by Tavira Securities is a 'Derivatives Trading License (MM)', which stands for market-making. This authorises the firm to act as a market maker in derivatives within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where the registered address is located. Market-making means the broker stands ready to buy and sell derivatives at quoted prices, providing liquidity to the market. This is a different business model from the STP execution under the FCA licence, and it suggests that Tavira may operate two distinct arms: one that passes orders through to liquidity providers, and another that takes the other side of client trades.

The DFSA licence is significant because the DIFC is a well-regulated financial free zone, and the DFSA is a respected regulator. However, the licence does not tell us the leverage, margin requirements, or contract specifications that Tavira offers on its derivatives products. We also note that the DFSA licence is for derivatives, not for forex per se, so a trader looking for a forex account might find that the firm's derivatives offering is separate from its forex execution service. In FXCanary's assessment, the dual-licence structure suggests a broker that is trying to serve both institutional execution clients and derivatives traders, but the lack of public information makes it impossible to verify the actual terms.

Based on the licence categories, we can infer that Tavira Securities likely offers at least two distinct account types: an institutional STP account for forex execution, and a derivatives account for trading products like CFDs, options, or futures. The institutional STP account would typically be designed for professional clients, with higher minimum deposits, lower spreads, and possibly a commission-based pricing model. The derivatives account, under the DFSA market-making licence, might be available to retail or professional clients within the DIFC, but we have no evidence of the specific tiers, such as 'Standard', 'Premium', or 'VIP'.

We must be clear: we have not been able to confirm the existence of any specific account tiers, because Tavira has no verifiable website or published product documentation. The account structure we describe is an inference from the licences, not a fact we can verify. A trader who is considering Tavira should treat any account type described on third-party websites with caution, because those sites may be describing a different entity with a similar name. Our advice is to contact the broker directly using the registered address and to ask for a copy of the account terms and conditions before depositing any funds.

One of the most important pieces of information for any trader is the minimum deposit and the maximum leverage. In the case of Tavira Securities, we have no reliable data on either. The known facts do not include any figures for minimum deposit, and the web search results did not provide consistent information that we could attribute to this specific broker. We therefore state plainly: the minimum deposit is not disclosed in our records, and we have not been able to verify it from any independent source.

Leverage is similarly undisclosed. Under the FCA, retail leverage is typically capped at 30:1 for major forex pairs, but Tavira's FCA licence is for institutional execution, which may not be subject to the same retail caps. The DFSA also has its own leverage rules, which may differ from the FCA's. Without official documentation, we cannot say what leverage Tavira offers, and we caution traders that any specific leverage figure found online should be treated as unverified. In our assessment, the absence of this information is a red flag: a legitimate broker that is ready to accept clients should be able to publish its account terms, even if it is a professional-only firm.

We have no verified information about Tavira's spreads, commissions, or trading platforms. The licences do not specify these commercial terms, and the broker's own website is not accessible. We cannot confirm whether the firm offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, or a proprietary platform. We also cannot confirm whether pricing is raw with a commission, or marked up in the spread. In the absence of this data, we advise traders to assume that the costs are not transparent and to ask for a detailed schedule of fees before opening an account.

It is worth noting that the FCA licence for 'Inst Forex Execution (STP)' typically implies a model where the broker earns a commission rather than a spread markup, because the orders are passed to liquidity providers. However, that is a general characteristic of STP brokers, not a specific fact about Tavira. We have not seen any evidence of the actual commission rate. Similarly, the DFSA market-making licence suggests that the broker may earn from the bid-ask spread, but again, we have no figures. In FXCanary's assessment, the lack of public information about trading costs is a significant concern for any trader who is comparing brokers.

We found no evidence that Tavira Securities offers a demo account. Most reputable brokers provide a demo account to allow traders to test their platform and trading conditions without risking real money. The absence of any mention of a demo account, combined with the lack of a verifiable website, suggests that the firm may not be actively onboarding retail clients, or that it operates on an invitation-only basis for institutional clients. We cannot confirm the account-opening process, but we assume it would involve a standard KYC procedure, including proof of identity and address, and possibly a suitability assessment for professional client status.

If you are considering opening an account with Tavira, we recommend that you contact the firm using the registered address in the DIFC and ask for a copy of the client agreement and a demo account if available. Be wary of any third-party website that offers to open an account on your behalf, as this could be a phishing attempt. We also note that the broker has zero employees on record, which is unusual for a firm that is supposed to provide client support. This could mean that the company is a shell or that it outsources its operations, but either way, it is a point of caution.

In FXCanary's assessment, Tavira Securities presents a mixed picture. On the one hand, it holds two licences from reputable regulators — the FCA and the DFSA — which suggests that the firm has passed some level of regulatory vetting. On the other hand, the complete lack of a verifiable website, the zero-employee record, and the absence of any published account terms are serious concerns. Our Scam Risk Score for Tavira is 42/100, which we classify as 'Guarded'. This is not a 'scam' score, but it is a warning that the broker is not transparent enough for us to recommend it to retail traders without significant reservations.

The risk flag in our records is 'No verifiable website or social-media presence'. This is a critical issue because it means that a trader cannot independently verify the broker's offering, cannot read the terms and conditions, and cannot access customer support through a normal channel. While the licences are real, they do not guarantee that the broker is actively operating or that it will honour its obligations. We advise traders to treat Tavira Securities with caution, to conduct their own due diligence, and to consider whether the lack of public information is acceptable given the risks involved.