Digital Asset Portfolio Management License UAE

ISIC classification: Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities (6619)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Constructs and rebalances client investment portfolios composed of digital assets according to agreed risk mandates.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) (Dubai) / Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) (other Emirates)

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementLicensed VARA/SCA-Compliant Office with Cybersecurity & Risk Controls

Market Analysis

One of five DED codes (with Crypto Asset Management, Crypto Fund Management, VA Management and Investment Services, and Virtual Asset Fund Management) that map to VARA's Management and Investment Services category. AED 100,000 application fee, AED 200,000/year supervision.

"Portfolio Management" framing suggests individually managed client accounts rather than pooled funds — generally a somewhat lighter operational lift than fund structures, though the VARA license and fee are identical either way.

Dubai-only in practice; 100% foreign ownership applies.

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