GLOBAL CRYPTO INTELLIGENCE · FROM DUBAI TO THE WORLD
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Start with the business you intend to run.

Compare three research routes. Define your activity, collect evidence and prepare better questions before committing to a company structure.

Official sources reviewed 27 October 2026. This planner organises research; it does not decide licence eligibility or provide a complete list of required documents. Other UAE authorities and rules may apply to your activity.

Compare the three starting points

Research map · these routes are not interchangeable
LocationRegulatory starting pointQuestion to resolve
Dubai outside DIFCVARA for relevant virtual asset activitiesWhich activity-specific permissions apply?
ADGMFinancial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)Does the model require a Financial Services Permission?
DIFCDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Which financial services involve Crypto Tokens?

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