Abu Dhabi Global Market
Financial Services Regulatory Authority
(ADGM) - (FSRA)
Set up your regulated financial or virtual asset business in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) with FSRA approval — the gold standard for credibility in the UAE and beyond.
What is ADGM and FSRA?
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a leading international financial centre based on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. It is designed to attract global investment, financial institutions, fintechs, and virtual-asset companies.
Within ADGM, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is the independent regulator. FSRA ensures that all financial and virtual-asset firms follow international standards of governance, compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and cybersecurity.
Within ADGM, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is the independent regulator. FSRA ensures that all financial and virtual-asset firms follow international standards of governance, compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and cybersecurity.
ADGM
the jurisdiction / free zone
FSRA
the regulator that decides if your business can operate financial or crypto activities.
Why Choose ADGM & FSRA?
The UAE has zero tolerance for unlicensed FX activity. SecureVisa Group ensures your model—whether brokerage, payments, or liquidity—is aligned with the right regulator (CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, ADGM FSRA) from day one. We Deliver:
SeureVisa Group Advantage for FX Licensing
- Securing a Forex (FX) or CFD license in the UAE requires more than paperwork—it demands a complete ecosystem of regulatory strategy, compliance technology, and operational resilience. SecureVisa Group delivers exactly that, tailored for retail brokers, institutional platforms, liquidity providers, PSPs, and fintechs.
SeureVisa Group Advantage for FX Licensing
- Securing a Forex (FX) or CFD license in the UAE requires more than paperwork—it demands a complete ecosystem of regulatory strategy, compliance technology, and operational resilience. SecureVisa Group delivers exactly that, tailored for retail brokers, institutional platforms, liquidity providers, PSPs, and fintechs.
Global recognition
ADGM is on par with London, Singapore, and Hong Kong as a trusted jurisdiction.
Virtual asset framework
Among the first in the world to issue clear rules for crypto exchanges, custodians, tokenization projects.
Investor confidence
Operating under FSRA boosts credibility with banks, partners, and clients.
Access to UAE market
ADGM complements opportunities in mainland Dubai and Dubai free zones, giving you flexibility to expand.
We're here to Help You!
With SecureVisa Group, you don’t just get licensed—you gain the full regulatory, technological, and operational framework to run a trusted FX business in the UAE, backed by investor confidence and regulator approval.
Who Needs a ADGM FSRA License?
You should consider ADGM FSRA if you are:
Crypto Exchange or Brokerage
looking for a regulated home.
Custodian or Wallet Provider
offering safekeeping services
Asset or Fund Manager
investing in digital or traditional assets.
Financial Institution
needing a UAE hub with strong regulatory backing.
Startup
comparing ADGM with mainland business setup in Dubai or startup Dubai free zones.
Activities You Can License
Exchange / brokerage services (crypto + traditional)
Custody and safekeeping of client assets
Asset management and fund operations (with or without VA exposure)
Market infrastructure (clearing, tokenization, settlement)
SecureVisa Group Execution Model
Licensing & Regulatory Submissions → Mapping your activities to FSRA permissions.
Compliance Tech Deployment → Using VerifiX and CompliX for monitoring & reporting.
Cybersecurity Integration → ITSEC audits and security controls built into your framework.
Cross-Jurisdiction Setup → Advising if ADGM FSRA, mainland Dubai, or Dubai startup free zones fits your expansion.
Licensing Process in 6 Steps
SecureVisa Group simplifies the process of DFSA licensing in DIFC:
Pre-Application Consultation
Identify scope and activities.
Final Approval
Receive your ADGM FSRA license.
In-Principle Approval
FSRA grants conditional acceptance.
Regulatory Strategy & Mapping
Align your business with DFSA rules, risk categories, and license types.
Build-Out & Staffing
Set up governance, compliance, technology.
Ongoing Supervision
Regular reporting and compliance audits.
Support
FAQs About ADGM & FSRA Licensing
Get quick answers to the most common questions about launching your regulated business in Abu Dhabi Global Market. From license types to documentation, we've got you covered.
Why ADGM instead of Dubai free zones?
ADGM gives you a regulator (FSRA) that is internationally recognized — perfect if you want institutional investors or banks to trust you.
What if I just need a basic license?
Dubai mainland or Dubai free zones may be more cost-effective. SVG maps this for you.
What documents are required?
Corporate structure, AML/compliance policies, IT security documents, and financial projections.
Ready to Secure Your ADGM in the UAE
In the UAE, ADGM licensing is ideal for firms looking to operate under a globally respected regulator, FSRA. Whether you're launching a fintech, virtual asset business, or wealth management firm, securing the right license positions you for trust, scalability, and international growth.
