Stay ahead · Phase 4
Regulatory Hub
One place to track everyone who can fine you, license you, or change the rules on you. Each authority below links straight to its official updates and register — so you always check policy and licensing at the source, not from a forwarded message.
Central Bank of the UAE
Banks, finance companies, exchange houses, payment/stored-value providers, consumer protection and monetary policy.
Securities & Commodities Authority
Securities, funds, brokers, investment managers and capital markets across the UAE (outside DIFC/ADGM).
Federal Tax Authority
Corporate tax, VAT and excise — registration, filing, audits and penalties.
Ministry of Finance
Federal fiscal policy, tax legislation and international tax agreements.
DIFC · Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai International Financial Centre and its independent regulator (DFSA) for financial firms — English common-law jurisdiction.
ADGM · Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market and its regulator (FSRA) for financial firms, funds and SPVs — English common-law jurisdiction.
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Dubai's regulator for crypto and virtual-asset service providers.
Ministry of Interior
Federal policing and security, and the national channel for reporting cybercrime and online fraud.
Dubai Police
Report investment fraud, online scams and cybercrime in Dubai (eCrime / Police Eye services).
Abu Dhabi Police
Report fraud, online scams and cybercrime in Abu Dhabi (Aman service).
Recent policy & advisory items
Captured from official statements and reported coverage.
- Securities Authority (SCA)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Check any investment firm on the SCA register before you deal with it
The Securities & Commodities Authority licenses firms that may offer securities and investment services in the UAE. If a promoter — especially of forex, crypto or 'guaranteed' returns — isn't on the register, treat them as unlicensed and walk away.
Open the official site ↗ - Central Bank (CBUAE)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Only CBUAE-licensed banks and finance companies may take deposits or lend
The Central Bank of the UAE regulates banks, finance companies and exchange houses. Anyone offering deposits, loans or 'savings schemes' without a CBUAE licence is operating illegally — verify before handing over money.
Open the official site ↗ - VARA (crypto)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Verify a virtual-asset provider's licence with VARA before investing
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licenses crypto and virtual-asset service providers. Most 'crypto investment' scams use unlicensed platforms — check VARA before depositing, and never pay a fee to 'unlock' withdrawals.
Open the official site ↗ - Dubai PoliceAdvisory· 16 Jun 2026
Report investment or online fraud to Dubai Police eCrime
If you've been targeted or have already paid, stop sending money and report it through the Dubai Police eCrime platform. Acting fast improves the chance of tracing funds and warning others.
Open the official site ↗
Planning a company?
See the honest setup map — mainland vs free zone vs DIFC/ADGM, the documents, tax and the things that fine people — in the business setup guide.
Links point to official sources; always rely on the authority's own publication for the current rule. This is information, not legal advice.