The Register · VARA

n/a

is the minimum capital for Dubai, exchange or custody.

Set per activity in the VARA Company Regulation; figure not verified

VARA · checked 17 Aug 2026

Requirements

What it takes.

01

Minimum capital

Not published. Set per activity in the VARA Company Regulation; figure not verified

02

Application fee

AED 100,000

03

Annual fee

AED 200,000 Advisory and transfer activities are AED 40,000 and AED 80,000. Schedule 2.

04

Decision time

3 months to 2 years Stated by VARA's chief executive.

05

Foreign firms

Dubai incorporation required

06

Approval rate

Under 5%

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