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Obtaining a VARA licence in Dubai is mandatory for any business providing virtual asset services. This guide explains the complete VASP licensing process, including application stages, fees, capital requirements, and compliance obligations under Dubai’s crypto regulations. It covers all regulated activities, AML/CFT standards, Responsible Individual requirements, and key restrictions, while also comparing VARA with other UAE jurisdictions such as ADGM and DIFC. A comprehensive resource for crypto businesses planning to operate in the UAE.

Mahesh Maddu

April 23, 2026

Dubai has rapidly become one of the world’s top destinations for entrepreneurs, startups, and international investors. Its strategic location connects Europe, Asia, and Africa, and its state-of-the-art infrastructure and business-friendly regulations make it an ideal environment for launching and expanding businesses. Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs choose Dubai for their business expansion strategy. Before diving…

Mahesh Maddu

March 19, 2026

Dubai has established itself as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, startups, and multinational corporations seeking to expand their operations into the Middle East. Over the past two decades, the emirate has built a reputation as a global hub for trade, finance, logistics, tourism, and innovation. As a result, business setup in…

Mahesh Maddu

March 18, 2026

Family businesses in the UAE use corporate structuring to make succession more stable, transparent, and practical. Instead of transitioning to informal family understandings, they use holding companies, governance rules, family charters, and foundations to define ownership, control, leadership, and asset protection in a more organized way. Introduction Succession planning is no longer just a private…

Mahesh Maddu

March 18, 2026

Residents of the United Arab Emirates who were stranded outside the country with expired residency visas may now have an opportunity to return under a temporary exception announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. The announcement provides relief for residents who were unable to return to the UAE due to…

Mahesh Maddu

March 16, 2026

A Story of Structure, Pressure, and a Costly Fix Many founders think that setting up a company in the UAE is simple. Select a free zone, obtain a license, open a bank account, and begin selling. That can work at the start. But once the business grows, the real pressure begins. Jurisdiction decisions shape corporate…

Mahesh Maddu

March 10, 2026