Guardforce Licences and Accreditations

Guardforce operates under the relevant licensing and approval framework in each market. Our Dubai security operations are licensed by SIRA. Separately, our UK group company holds approval under the UK Security Industry Authority’s Approved Contractor Scheme.

SIRA-Licensed Security Services in Dubai

Guardforce has been licensed by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) since 2016 to provide security services in the Emirate of Dubai.

This licence applies to our security operations in Dubai. It does not represent authorisation to provide security services in other emirates.

Guardforce has also been a Dubai Chamber member since 2007.

Visit the official SIRA website

UK SIA Approved Contractor

Guardforce Security Services Limited, our UK group company, is currently an SIA Approved Contractor for:

  • Security Guarding
  • Key Holding

ACS reference: GUSESESC01
UK company number: 02879868
Current approval valid through: 31 August 2027

This approval belongs to the UK company and covers only the services listed above. The official SIA record states that overseas services are not covered, so the approval does not apply to Guardforce’s Dubai or other UAE operations.

Verify Guardforce’s approval on the official SIA register

Verify the UK company on Companies House

Our Geographic Service Scope

  • Security services: Provided in Dubai under our SIRA licensing.
  • Lifeguard services: Available across the UAE, subject to site requirements and applicable local rules.
  • UK services: The UK company’s ACS approval covers Security Guarding and Key Holding in the United Kingdom.

Explore our security services in Dubai or our lifeguard services across the UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guardforce licensed to provide security services in Dubai?

Yes. Guardforce has been SIRA-licensed since 2016 to provide security services in Dubai, within the scope of its current licence.

Is Guardforce Dubai SIA ACS-approved?

No. The ACS approval belongs separately to Guardforce Security Services Limited in the United Kingdom. The official SIA record confirms that overseas services are not covered.

What does the UK ACS approval cover?

It covers Security Guarding and Key Holding under ACS reference GUSESESC01, currently valid through 31 August 2027.

Does Guardforce provide services outside Dubai?

Guardforce’s security services are provided in Dubai. Lifeguard services are available across the UAE, subject to applicable site and local requirements.

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