For institutional founders, OTC desks, and crypto investment firms
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority offers clear licensing pathways for Broker-Dealers, creating institutional credibility and future-proof operations.
Dubai provides the jurisdictional strength and legal clarity required to onboard banks, funds, exchanges, and high-net-worth investors.
From regulated OTC to market-making and crypto fundraising, the Broker-Dealer license enables a broad spectrum of legal trading and client servicing activity.
We evaluate your legal structure, business model, and jurisdiction goals to align with VARA regulatory pathways.
We establish your company in the ideal UAE zone: Mainland, DMCC, or DWTC, with the legal format needed for Broker-Dealer operations.
Once approved, we connect you with compliant banks, custody providers, liquidity venues, and infrastructure partners to launch.
We develop and submit all required VARA documents including risk controls, business plans, AML/CFT, market conduct, and internal systems.
Maximum credibility for regulated OTC, wealth advisory, and domestic client onboarding. Required for certain activities under DED.
Ideal for fund-backed Broker-Dealers, hedge desk infrastructure, or international projects needing premium status and visibility.
Purpose-built for virtual asset firms. Offers proximity to regulators and direct access to VARA’s operating ecosystem.
Any crypto brokerage, OTC desk, or investment firm that facilitates digital asset trading on behalf of clients must obtain a VARA Broker-Dealer license to operate legally in Dubai.
The process may take between 3 to 6 months, depending on the business model, completeness of documentation, and VARA’s internal review cycle. SVG assists in fast-tracking this through precise regulatory alignment.
This depends on your business focus. Mainland Dubai offers maximum regulatory credibility, DMCC is ideal for international funds, and DWTC is optimized for crypto-native companies. SVG helps you choose the best fit.
Yes. VARA mandates internal policies like AML/CFT, market conduct, and cybersecurity standards. Capital requirements depend on the license category. Our team ensures your setup meets every condition from day one.
No obligation. We’ll walk you through the ideal structure, license, and next steps based on your goals.
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