simplifying UAE licensing &
compliance
expert guidance, talent integration, and comprehensive compliance solutions for virtual asset service providers
navigating the UAE’s regulatory landscape?
we are here to help you secure your UAE virtual asset license, maintain compliance, and integrate top talent
with over a decade of experience in virtual assets and compliance, cander consulting offers end-to-end support for the licensing process
from identifying requirements to ensuring full compliance, we streamline applications, minimise delays, and address challenges
specialising in company and VASP compliance across the UAE, we deliver tailored solutions to meet your needs
- guidance through virtual asset regulations (VARA, ADGM, DFSA, DIFC) and traditional finance regulations (ADGM, DIFC, SCA, CB UAE)
- localisation of global policies for UAE compliance
- ongoing compliance management and supervision
- detailed application review, gap analysis, and AML/CFT certification
our services
VA license acquisition
our team brings unparalleled expertise in navigating the UAE’s licensing processes, guiding you through every step to ensure you meet all regulatory requirements efficiently while avoiding common pitfalls. we offer comprehensive support, including VASP compliance across the UAE. our experience spans working with key regulators such as VARA, ADGM, and RAK DAO, covering both compliance and supervisory aspects
expert talent integration
build a compliance-ready workforce with cander’s talent integration services. we help source and onboard professionals skilled in regulatory, operational, and technical fields on a contract or permanent basis. whether you’re operating under VARA, ADGM, DIFC, or other bodies, we ensure you have the right team to support compliance as you scale
cutting-edge compliance solutions
compliance is crucial for VASPs operating in the UAE. our end-to-end SaaS compliance platform streamlines your know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) processes with advanced tools and data-driven insights. this comprehensive solution ensures that your business stays compliant while maintaining efficiency and reducing risk. stay ahead of regulations with our modern and reliable compliance platform
localisation of policies and procedures
if your company has group-level policies intended for regulatory licensing in the UAE, we can help. our experts conduct a full gap analysis, reviewing your existing policies to align them with UAE regulations and laws wherever applicable, ensuring they meet all local requirements
application gap analysis and certification
for clients who have prepared their application packs, we offer third-party verification services. our team reviews your documentation thoroughly against applicable rulebooks, identifies any gaps, and assists in closing them. once complete, we provide a certification letter confirming your application aligns fully with UAE regulations and laws (including certification for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter financing of terrorism (CFT))
why cander consulting
with a deep understanding of UAE’s regulatory environment and firsthand insights into the regulators’ requirements, cander consulting is your trusted partner for compliance success
our services are tailored to meet your unique licensing needs, supporting both market entry and long-term compliance
by working with cander consulting, you gain
seamless navigation of UAE’s evolving regulatory landscape
integrated talent solutions that support compliance and operational success
a streamlined approach to securing your VA license and maintaining compliance
avoidance of delays through lessons learned from existing VASPs
