Navigate the UAE's multi-regulator financial services, virtual assets, and gaming licensing framework. Six authorities, one strategic partner — SecureVisa Group.
Each regulator governs specific sectors of the UAE's financial ecosystem. Select a regulator below to explore licensing requirements, timelines, and compliance frameworks.
VARA
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Dubai's dedicated federal regulator for virtual assets, cryptocurrency exchanges, and blockchain-based financial services. VARA oversees all virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in or from Dubai.
The UAE's federal authority responsible for regulating and supervising securities markets, commodities exchanges, and investment-related activities across the country.
The independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The DFSA supervises banking, securities, insurance, and digital assets within the DIFC free zone.
Abu Dhabi's international financial centre and free zone regulator. ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) licenses firms for banking, asset management, securities dealing, and virtual asset activities.
The UAE's exclusive federal regulator for all commercial gaming activities — established in 2023, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. GCGRA licenses and supervises lottery, iGaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming.
The UAE's central banking authority responsible for monetary policy, banking supervision, and payment system oversight. CBUAE licenses banks, payment service providers, and stablecoin issuers.
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