Stablecoin issuance services License UAE

ISIC classification: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (6920)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Issuing CBUAE-licensed dirham-backed or approved fiat-referenced payment tokens, managing 1:1 liquid fiat reserve accounts, and smart contract minting/burning.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Central Bank of the UAE (Payment Token Services Framework)

100% foreign ownershipConditional

Facility requirementSecured Fintech Financial Office Premises

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