A digital-asset custody provider targeting institutional clients required VARA Category 4 authorisation to operate from Dubai with a licensed UAE entity.
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Custody platform — UAE VARA
Custody platform — UAE VARA
VARA Category 4 licence + Dubai operational centre.
Case Overview
Challenge
A digital-asset custody provider targeting institutional clients required VARA Category 4 authorisation to operate from Dubai with a licensed UAE entity.
Approach
Guided the client through VARA's Initial Approval, MVP approval, and Full Market Product stages. Established Dubai entity, coordinated qualified custodian infrastructure review, and prepared client asset segregation policies.
Outcome
VARA Category 4 licence granted. Dubai operational centre established. Client onboarded institutional assets within 60 days of licence grant.
Key Deliverables
VARA Category 4 licence
Dubai operational entity
Client asset segregation framework
Custody technology review report
Milestones
01 / 04
Initial Approval
Weeks 1–8
02 / 04
MVP approval
Weeks 9–20
03 / 04
Full Market Product
Weeks 21–28
04 / 04
Licence granted
Month 8
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