stablecoin custody and transfer services licence in the UAE
stablecoin custody and transfer services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6920020
What the authority says
It includes establishments that operate in the field of safeguarding or managing payment tokens (virtual assets) on behalf of the client, or managing the encryption keys for these payment tokens on behalf of the client for the purpose of storing and transferring payment tokens. It also includes receiving, storing, and transferring payment tokens on behalf of the client
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6920020 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Related activities
- Stablecoin issuance servicesDubai mainland (DET)
- stablecoin exchange services.Dubai mainland (DET)
- Transfer And Settlement Services For Virtual AssetsIFZA (Dubai)
- Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer ServicesIFZA (Dubai)
- Virtual Assets Advisory ServicesIFZA (Dubai)
- Virtual Assets Management Investment ServicesIFZA (Dubai)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a stablecoin custody and transfer services licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
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