UAE – SCA VASP

At GFSC Global, we simplify your journey to securing a UAE Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license under the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA)—handling everything from company setup and license class selection to MiCA-aligned application preparation and submission.

Our comprehensive support ensures you meet all federal requirements—including AML/KYC frameworks, risk management protocols, goAML registration, and compliance with Cabinet Resolution No. (111) of 2022—without draining your time or resources.

Trust GFSC Global to fast-track your federal licensing process and establish your compliant crypto presence in the UAE.

Apply with us today to gain regulatory certainty across the UAE’s mainland market.

Licenses are granted Regulated by Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi under Federal Law of 2000. 

VASP, including categories:

– Virtual Assets Broker
– Custody of Virtual Assets

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Feature/Category

Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP)

Type of company required to be eligible

Mainland Dubai, DIFC, ADGM

Minimum paid-up statutory capital

Starting AED 2 million to AED 4 million depending the category

Corporate Taxation

9%

Main requirements

• min 2 local directors (fit and proper)

•local Compliance

•local office

•External Audit

Approximate Timeframe

As regards the timeframe for obtaining the license, a completed application is normally decided upon SCA approval within approximately 6 months from the date of the final filing.

GFSC Global can offer as wellthe following services:

  1. Visa and Emirates ID registration.
  2. Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
  3. Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
  4. Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
  5. Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
  6. Provide outsourced Risk Management services
  7. Assistance with finding local premises
  8. Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
  9. Provide in-house trainings/seminars
  10. Provide Legal Opinions
  11. Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services

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