UAE Regulatory Compliance ServicesAvoid Compliance
Shocks
Our firm provides end to end advisory and support on regulatory compliance for financial and non-financial institutions operating in the UAE. We assist businesses regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). We guide clients through licensing, ongoing supervision, internal controls, risk management, governance, and reporting requirements so that their operations remain fully aligned with UAE regulatory frameworks.
Our work covers both new entrants planning to set up regulated activities in the UAE and existing firms that wish to strengthen, update, or audit their compliance systems. With practical experience advising payment service providers, exchange houses, fintech firms, financial institutions, and corporate groups, we help clients create compliant and predictable structures that reduce operational and regulatory risk.
Our work covers both new entrants planning to set up regulated activities in the UAE and existing firms that wish to strengthen, update, or audit their compliance systems. With practical experience advising payment service providers, exchange houses, fintech firms, financial institutions, and corporate groups, we help clients create compliant and predictable structures that reduce operational and regulatory risk.
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Our Regulatory Compliance Offerings
- CBUAE Compliance Support
We assist institutions regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE with full spectrum compliance work including:
- PSP, SVF, currency exchange and other financial licence applications
- AML and CFT policy drafting and updates
- Governance, board responsibility and senior manager accountability
- Risk assessments, compliance manuals and internal procedures
- Support during inspections, notices and regulatory queries
- Transaction monitoring guidance and suspicious activity reporting
- Consumer protection compliance
- Licencing amendments and activity expansions
Our approach ensures that your operations remain aligned with CBUAE regulations while maintaining practical workflows that your team can follow easily.
- ADGM FSRA Compliance Support
We assist ADGM-based firms across all financial services categories:
- Preparing and filing new licence applications
- Drafting compliance, AML, operational risk and governance manuals
- Support with Client Asset Rules, Prudential Rules and Capital Requirements
- Guidance on outsourcing and technology risk management
- FSRA periodic reporting and post-licensing requirements
- Assistance during supervisory inspections and remediation exercises
Our experience allows clients to understand FSRA’s risk based approach and meet practical expectations throughout the lifecycle of the licence.
- DIFC DFSA Compliance Support
We guide DIFC regulated firms through DFSA licensing and ongoing compliance including:
- DFSA licence application preparation and regulatory business plan
- Compliance, AML, governance, risk management and conduct manuals
- Senior management and authorised individual applications
- Corporate governance advisory and board responsibility frameworks
- Prudential Rules and capital adequacy guidance
- Regulatory filings, notifications and ongoing reporting
- Support during thematic reviews, inspections and remediation
We help regulated firms meet DFSA standards while creating compliance systems that remain simple, clear and workable.
Uncompromising Quality Why Clients Choose Us
Deep UAE regulatory knowledge
Our understanding of FSRA, DFSA and CBUAE frameworks helps clients anticipate regulatory expectations before issues arise.
End to end support
From licence application to day-to-day compliance, our services cover the full cycle of a regulated entity’s operations.
Tailored and practical
We develop policies, manuals and controls that are easy for teams to implement. We avoid systems that look good on paper but fail in practice.
Cross border expertise
Our experience working with foreign institutions entering the UAE allows us to structure compliance systems that align with both UAE and home country requirements.
Strong communication with regulators
We maintain open communication lines with regulatory authorities which helps clients navigate issues smoothly and without delay.
Confidentiality and trust
We handle sensitive internal information with complete discretion and professionalism.
Meet The Core Team
Our Team of
Lawyers and Experts
Ajay Denny
CA
Pauls MI
Abhijit Krishna
Micro Case Studies
Representative Experience
Our team has supported various regulated entities and applicants on a wide range of UAE compliance matters, helping them meet regulatory expectations under the CBUAE, FSRA and DFSA rulebooks.
Advised multiple CBUAE regulated exchange houses on developing and updating their compliance frameworks, including AML policies, risk assessments, transaction monitoring enhancements, internal governance and senior management responsibilities. We continue to support them in responding to CBUAE queries, inspections and thematic reviews.
Assisted PSP applicants with end-to-end support on obtaining Payment Service Provider and Stored Value Facility licences from CBUAE. Our role included structuring the application, drafting required policies, preparing the business plan and risk assessment, and coordinating directly with the regulator during the review stage.
Supported ADGM regulated entities on ongoing FSRA compliance including Prudential Rules compliance, market conduct requirements, client asset rules, operational risk controls, outsourcing arrangements, data protection compliance and regulatory reporting.
Advised DIFC financial institutions on internal compliance frameworks, including regulatory licence variations, DFSA rulebook alignment, governance structure reviews, cybersecurity and outsourcing compliance, privacy laws, and filing periodic returns through the DFSA regulatory portal.
Handled cross border compliance advisory for foreign regulated firms entering ADGM and DIFC, including structuring of the regulated activity, analysis of licensing categories, senior management appointments, preparation of compliance manuals, and assistance with onboarding FSRA or DFSA authorised individuals.
Advised multiple CBUAE regulated exchange houses on developing and updating their compliance frameworks, including AML policies, risk assessments, transaction monitoring enhancements, internal governance and senior management responsibilities. We continue to support them in responding to CBUAE queries, inspections and thematic reviews.
Assisted PSP applicants with end-to-end support on obtaining Payment Service Provider and Stored Value Facility licences from CBUAE. Our role included structuring the application, drafting required policies, preparing the business plan and risk assessment, and coordinating directly with the regulator during the review stage.
Supported ADGM regulated entities on ongoing FSRA compliance including Prudential Rules compliance, market conduct requirements, client asset rules, operational risk controls, outsourcing arrangements, data protection compliance and regulatory reporting.
Advised DIFC financial institutions on internal compliance frameworks, including regulatory licence variations, DFSA rulebook alignment, governance structure reviews, cybersecurity and outsourcing compliance, privacy laws, and filing periodic returns through the DFSA regulatory portal.
Handled cross border compliance advisory for foreign regulated firms entering ADGM and DIFC, including structuring of the regulated activity, analysis of licensing categories, senior management appointments, preparation of compliance manuals, and assistance with onboarding FSRA or DFSA authorised individuals.
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