Your product combines several activities
Trading, custody, transfers and other features need to be examined together.
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ADGM VASP License
An exchange, broker and custodian do different things. Define the activities, assets and controls in your business before preparing an ADGM application.
At a glance
Is this the right service?
Virtual-asset businesses considering or preparing an ADGM application.
What it can cover
- Activity and asset map
- Custody and control review
- Application work plan
01 · Check the fit
When this service fits
You need an application plan
The legal, governance and operational work has to match the proposed business.
You are bringing an overseas platform to ADGM
Your existing product, customers and controls need to be mapped to the new operating plan.
02 · What we can help with
What the work covers
Activity and asset map
Set out what the platform does, which assets it supports and where customers are located.
Custody and control review
Examine wallet roles, key control, settlement, withdrawals and responsibility for client assets.
Application work plan
Identify the legal documents, policies, governance and specialist inputs to prepare for the proposed route.
03 · How to get started
What to bring
Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.
Send the basics
- Product flows, supported assets and customer markets
- Your custody, wallet and settlement model
- Corporate records, existing permissions and application materials
Then define the scope
Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.
The applicable permissions and requirements need current, activity-specific review. No authorisation or application timeframe is promised.
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05 · Common questions
Common questions
Is an ADGM company the same as permission to operate?
Company formation and the assessment of financial-services permissions are separate tasks. This service addresses the proposed virtual-asset activities.
Can the review cover a business that already operates elsewhere?
Yes. The existing product, licences, customer access and group structure are important inputs to the ADGM analysis.
What if my business manages a fund?
The fund-manager service focuses on the manager, investment strategy, fund and investors. That is a different starting point from a trading or custody platform.
Which activities will your ADGM business perform?
Describe the product, who uses it and what your business controls.
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