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Grow your crypto business with DMCC

The DMCC Crypto Centre Advantage

Located in the iconic Almas Tower, the DMCC Crypto Centre is a leading hub for crypto businesses – fostering growth, collaboration and integrity across the global crypto, Web3 and blockchain economy.

With a rapidly-growing community of over 500 crypto firms, the DMCC Crypto Centre is the largest ecosystem of crypto and blockchain companies in the region, providing everything that entrepreneurs need to scale their operations.

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World-Class Services and Infrastructure for Crypto Investors, Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Located in DMCC, the World’s #1 Business Hub

Low Tax Rates
100% Foreign Ownership

A Network of over 22,000 Companies

One and Two-year Residential Visas Available

Accelerator Programmes available for start-ups to apply

Stay Connected to Crypto Hubs Around the World

Centrally located in the Gulf region, Dubai gives you access to 65% of the world’s GDP in 8 hours or less with state-of-the-art air and infrastructure systems.

DMCC provides a range of crypto licences including

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Mining Facilities Operator

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Metaverse Service Provider

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Proprietary Trading in Crypto-Commodities

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Distributed Ledger Technology Services

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Proprietary Crypto Mining

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NFT’s E-Marketplace Provider

DMCC will soon be adding more licence activities regulated by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), such as Virtual Exchange, Issuance, Custodial, Broker, Lending and Advisory Services.
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What Awaits You

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Co-Work

Shared offices, private offices, meeting facilities

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Education

Courses, certificates, quality content

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Events

Meetups, summits, competitions

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Community Building

Networking, Social Media marketing, blogs/vlogs

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Advisory

Consulting, incorporation, business modelling

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Incubate

Funding, mentoring, alumni network

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Innovation

Corporate innovation, corporate venture,
co-creation

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Full digital Process

Set up your company from A to Z entirely
at the comfort of your home

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Essential Services

Flexible visas, medical services, Flexi and serviced desks, furnished and serviced offices and so much more

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Location

Located in the iconic Almas Tower, in the heart of Dubai

Crypto Licences in Dubai - FAQ

What Is the Cost for a Crypto Licence?

A crypto licence costs approximately AED 35,000, varying depending on the business. This covers, but is not limited, to company formation costs and expenses for the application of the crypto licence.

How Long Does It Take To Get a Crypto Licence?

Getting a trading licence in UAE for crypto should take approximately 4 weeks.

What Are the Requirements for a Crypto Licence?

In order to obtain a UAE crypto licence, you must ensure you meet the following eligibility requirements.

  • A commercial licence form (requiring the following documents)
    • ID
    • Supporting documentation for registered address of residency 
    • Supporting documentation verifying company’s name
    • Comprehensive business plan
  • Passport copies of all partners in the business
  • A clean crypto wallet with no fraudulent behaviour or activities 
  • A business runway of at least 6 to 12 months of operation
  • Incorporation of crypto assets with the “UAE Free Zone” departments that are approved by the government
  • A detailed business plan

Where to Get a Crypto Licence in Dubai?

You can acquire a crypto licence from DMCC. Our state-of-the-art crypto centre has become one the primary providers of crypto licences for businessmen and entrepreneurs. The DMCC crypto licence offers you the ability to conduct crypto-business related activities such as crypto software development, crypto management, crypto trade and crypto consulting among other forms of crypto services.

What are the advantages of starting a cryptocurrency business in the UAE?

The UAE is incredibly business-friendly, with a low corporate tax rate and a variety of free zones that offer 100% ownership and tax-free profits. The UAE has a very favourable regulatory environment for cryptocurrency businesses, with a clear and supportive legal framework. The UAE has a growing ecosystem of cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses, providing a supportive environment for new businesses to get started.

Our Accelerator Programmes

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ZK Advancer

A virtual program for global blockchain and non-fungible token (NFT) startups. The program seeks new and innovative ways to utilise Web3 to approach everyday challenges.

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TDeFi & DMCC Accelerator Programme

TDeFi is an incubator and advisor for Blockchain startups that provides access to world-class mentors, ecosystem support, marketing and community-building strategies, exchange listings, liquidity provisioning, and growth hacking partnerships. 

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The Sandbox

The Sandbox Accelerator Program seeks to support the launch of new startups that will contribute to the growth and expansion of The Sandbox.

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Success stories

DMCC is making stride in terms of bringing the right people on board to deliver what`s necessary for founders of today and giving people the flexibility to run their Crypto companies here in Dubai.

We are so happy that we set up in the DMCC Crypto Centre because there`s so much support within the network, within such a huge eco-system, access to investors, access to market makers. Everyone is so excited that we`re partnering with DMCC.

We see DMCC as the number one option for ourselves in terms of growth and the benefits that we have received.

Latest news

World-first Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium to be held in 2023 in Dubai

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DMCC Crypto Centre and DWF Labs Collaborate to Attract a New Stream of Crypto Firms to Dubai

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DMCC Crypto Centre and TDefi Launch Accelerator Programme to Support Growth of Web3 and Blockchain Businesses in Dubai

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DMCC Receives High-level LinkedIn Delegation to Build Company-wide Content Strategy

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DMCC Attracts 3,049 Businesses to Dubai in 2022, Reaching 22,000 Member Companies Through Another Record Year

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DMCC to Advance MENA Region’s USD 1.8 Billion Gaming Industry Through the Launch of the DMCC Gaming Centre

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DMCC Digitises Gold Trading Through Tokenisation of Comtech Gold Bullion backed by DMCC's Tradeflow Platform

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DMCC’s Crypto Centre Partners with Global VC Firm Brinc to Provide Members with Access To USD 150 Million Accelerator Fund

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DMCC Awarded Global Free Zone of The Year For Eighth Consecutive Year

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DMCC Looks to Grow $23 Billion UAE-US Trade Corridor

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HE Buamim to Remain Chairman of the Board of DMCC

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DMCC Reports Its Best Ever H1 Performance, Registering 1,469 New Companies in the First Half of 2022

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It is becoming increasingly clear that crypto and blockchain technologies have an enormous potential to advance global trade. Dubai has recognised this potential, and the DMCC Crypto Centre will fully support our mandate to attract and promote trade through the emirate. With the DMCC Crypto Centre providing a progressive and supportive regulatory environment, a strong pool of industry talent, and an ecosystem that provides access to capital, resources and opportunities to crypto firms, we are perfectly placed to support crypto businesses from across the world.

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Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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