Regulatory Compliance
Navigate VARA, DIFC, ADGM, and international frameworks for agentic payment systems. Licensing, compliance architecture, and ongoing regulatory support.
Overview
Agentic payment systems operate in a complex regulatory landscape that spans crypto regulations, payment services law, AI governance, and data protection. We help organizations navigate this landscape across UAE and international jurisdictions.
What We Cover
UAE Regulatory Frameworks
- VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) — crypto licensing and compliance in Dubai
- DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) — DFSA regulatory framework
- ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) — FSRA digital asset regulations
- CBUAE — Central Bank payment services licensing
- SCA — Securities and Commodities Authority framework
Compliance Architecture
- KYC/AML integration for agent-initiated transactions
- Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
- Record-keeping and audit trail systems
- Cross-border compliance for multi-jurisdiction operations
Licensing Support
- License type assessment and recommendation
- Application preparation and documentation
- Regulatory engagement and liaison
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting
International Frameworks
- MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)
- US state money transmitter licensing considerations
- UK FCA crypto asset framework
- Singapore MAS Payment Services Act
Engagement Model
Compliance engagements are structured in phases: assessment (2-4 weeks), licensing support (8-16 weeks), ongoing compliance (retainer).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UAE regulatory frameworks do you cover?
We cover VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) for crypto licensing in Dubai, DIFC and its DFSA regulatory framework, ADGM and its FSRA digital asset regulations, CBUAE for payment services licensing, and SCA for securities. We handle the full regulatory landscape for agentic payment systems in the UAE.
How long does the regulatory compliance process take?
Compliance engagements are structured in phases: assessment runs 2-4 weeks, licensing support takes 8-16 weeks depending on the jurisdiction and license type, and ongoing compliance monitoring is available as a retainer. The assessment phase alone provides a clear picture of your regulatory obligations.
Can you help with crypto licensing applications?
Yes. We provide end-to-end licensing support including license type assessment and recommendation, application preparation and documentation, regulatory engagement and liaison, and ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting. We guide you through the full application process.
Do you cover international regulations beyond the UAE?
Yes. We cover MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), US state money transmitter licensing considerations, UK FCA crypto asset framework, and Singapore MAS Payment Services Act. For organizations operating across jurisdictions, we provide cross-border compliance mapping.
What compliance architecture do you build?
We design and implement KYC/AML integration for agent-initiated transactions, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting systems, record-keeping and audit trail infrastructure, and cross-border compliance controls for multi-jurisdiction operations.
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