Crypto Company Formation UAE
Crypto company formation UAE requires selecting the right jurisdiction, license type, and corporate structure for your Web3 business operations.
We handle entity formation across IFZA, DMCC, DIFC, RAKEZ, multiple other freezones, Dubai mainland, Abu Dhabi and other offshore options, matching your business model to the optimal regulatory pathway.
Our team has formed several crypto companies in the UAE region and secured the first-ever VC fund manager license in ADGM for virtual assets.
Crypto company formation UAE requires selecting the right jurisdiction, license type, and corporate structure for your Web3 business operations.
We handle entity formation across IFZA, DMCC, DIFC, RAKEZ, multiple other freezones, Dubai mainland, Abu Dhabi and other offshore options, matching your business model to the optimal regulatory pathway.
Our team has formed several crypto companies in the UAE region and secured the first-ever VC fund manager license in ADGM for virtual assets.
What's Included
Jurisdiction assessment and comparison
License type selection and regulatory pathway
Entity formation and corporate structuring
Shareholder and director arrangements
Bank account and payment setup
Visa and establishment card processing
Registered office and substance requirements
Ongoing corporate compliance support
UAE Jurisdictions
Dubai Mainland - Commercial company registration. Crypto activities require separate VARA approval; the trade license alone does not authorize regulated virtual asset activity.
VARA (Dubai) - Dubai’s dedicated virtual asset regulator. Licenses exchanges, brokers, custodians, advisory firms, issuers, and other VASPs operating in Dubai (excluding DIFC).
ADGM (Abu Dhabi) - Financial free zone regulated by the FSRA, providing a comprehensive framework for exchanges, custodians, brokers, funds, and token issuers.
DIFC (Dubai) - Financial free zone regulated by the DFSA, permitting specific digital asset activities primarily for institutional and financial market participants.
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah) - Cost-effective free zone for holding companies, development entities, mining operations, and non-regulated support functions.
DMCC (Dubai) - Commercial free zone for crypto projects, proprietary trading, token development, and commodities-linked initiatives. Regulated activities still require separate regulatory approval.
IFZA (Dubai) - Flexible free zone for Web3 startups, software development, advisory, and service providers. Not a financial regulator.
Offshore (RAK ICC / JAFZA Offshore) - Offshore holding structures for IP ownership, treasury management, and international structuring. No operational licensing for crypto activities.
What's Included
Jurisdiction assessment and comparison
License type selection and regulatory pathway
Entity formation and corporate structuring
Shareholder and director arrangements
Bank account and payment setup
Visa and establishment card processing
Registered office and substance requirements
Ongoing corporate compliance support
UAE Jurisdictions
Dubai Mainland - Commercial company registration. Crypto activities require separate VARA approval; the trade license alone does not authorize regulated virtual asset activity.
VARA (Dubai) - Dubai’s dedicated virtual asset regulator. Licenses exchanges, brokers, custodians, advisory firms, issuers, and other VASPs operating in Dubai (excluding DIFC).
ADGM (Abu Dhabi) - Financial free zone regulated by the FSRA, providing a comprehensive framework for exchanges, custodians, brokers, funds, and token issuers.
DIFC (Dubai) - Financial free zone regulated by the DFSA, permitting specific digital asset activities primarily for institutional and financial market participants.
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah) - Cost-effective free zone for holding companies, development entities, mining operations, and non-regulated support functions.
DMCC (Dubai) - Commercial free zone for crypto projects, proprietary trading, token development, and commodities-linked initiatives. Regulated activities still require separate regulatory approval.
IFZA (Dubai) - Flexible free zone for Web3 startups, software development, advisory, and service providers. Not a financial regulator.
Offshore (RAK ICC / JAFZA Offshore) - Offshore holding structures for IP ownership, treasury management, and international structuring. No operational licensing for crypto activities.
What's Included
Jurisdiction assessment and comparison
License type selection and regulatory pathway
Entity formation and corporate structuring
Shareholder and director arrangements
Bank account and payment setup
Visa and establishment card processing
Registered office and substance requirements
Ongoing corporate compliance support
UAE Jurisdictions
Dubai Mainland - Commercial company registration. Crypto activities require separate VARA approval; the trade license alone does not authorize regulated virtual asset activity.
VARA (Dubai) - Dubai’s dedicated virtual asset regulator. Licenses exchanges, brokers, custodians, advisory firms, issuers, and other VASPs operating in Dubai (excluding DIFC).
ADGM (Abu Dhabi) - Financial free zone regulated by the FSRA, providing a comprehensive framework for exchanges, custodians, brokers, funds, and token issuers.
DIFC (Dubai) - Financial free zone regulated by the DFSA, permitting specific digital asset activities primarily for institutional and financial market participants.
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah) - Cost-effective free zone for holding companies, development entities, mining operations, and non-regulated support functions.
DMCC (Dubai) - Commercial free zone for crypto projects, proprietary trading, token development, and commodities-linked initiatives. Regulated activities still require separate regulatory approval.
IFZA (Dubai) - Flexible free zone for Web3 startups, software development, advisory, and service providers. Not a financial regulator.
Offshore (RAK ICC / JAFZA Offshore) - Offshore holding structures for IP ownership, treasury management, and international structuring. No operational licensing for crypto activities.
Trusted by Web3 innovators and institutional partners
Trusted by Web3 innovators and institutional partners
Trusted by Web3 innovators and institutional partners
Trusted by Web3 innovators and institutional partners
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Why Choose Ape Law?
Our team handles crypto and Web3 legal matters from initial assessment through implementation and ongoing compliance. We have direct expertise across VARA, ADGM, DIFC, Cayman, Singapore, and EU frameworks.
Our team handles crypto and Web3 legal matters from initial assessment through implementation and ongoing compliance. We have direct expertise across VARA, ADGM, DIFC, Cayman, Singapore, and EU frameworks.
Get Started Today
Our team handles crypto and Web3 legal matters from initial assessment through implementation and ongoing compliance. We have direct expertise across VARA, ADGM, DIFC, Cayman, Singapore, and EU frameworks.
Crypto Company Formation UAE
Crypto company formation UAE requires selecting the right jurisdiction, license type, and corporate structure for your Web3 business operations.
We handle entity formation across IFZA, DMCC, DIFC, RAKEZ, multiple other freezones, Dubai mainland, Abu Dhabi and other offshore options, matching your business model to the optimal regulatory pathway.
Our team has formed several crypto companies in the UAE region and secured the first-ever VC fund manager license in ADGM for virtual assets.
Trusted by Web3 innovators and institutional partners
