Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

Your licence, from strategy to sign-off.

The core of what we do — choosing the right regulator and activity, building the application and policy pack, and defending it through review across VARA, DFSA, ADGM, CMA, GCGRA and CBUAE.

What it covers

One partner across every UAE regulator.

Regulatory and compliance advisory is the backbone of a successful licence — the strategy that decides which framework fits and the evidence that proves you belong in it.

We handle the full arc: perimeter analysis, activity selection, the regulatory business plan, AML/CFT and governance policies, responsible-individual documentation, and the back-and-forth with the regulator until you are approved — then we stay on to keep you compliant.

How we help

Strategy, application, assurance.

Licence strategy

We confirm the right regulator and activity for your model and map the fastest credible route to approval.

Application & policies

We prepare the business plan, AML/CFT policy pack and forms, and manage the regulator review end to end.

Ongoing compliance

We keep your obligations met after approval — monitoring, reporting and governance as an ongoing partner.

FAQ

Advisory questions.

Which regulators do you cover?

VARA, DFSA, ADGM (FSRA), CMA, GCGRA and CBUAE — the full UAE regulatory map. We help you choose the right one first.

Do you write the policies too?

Yes. We produce the AML/CFT, governance and risk policy pack each regulator expects, tailored to your activity — not templates.

Can you take over an application already in progress?

Often, yes. We review where it stands, fix the gaps and steer it through the remaining review stages.

What happens after approval?

Your compliance obligations begin. Our pre- & post-licence support keeps them met without disruption.

Advised end to end

Start with a strategy conversation.

Tell us your goals. In one confidential call we'll confirm the right regulator, the activities you need, a realistic timeline and the exact next steps.