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Licence Types We Handle

A comprehensive reference guide to every licence type we assist with — corporate, financial, virtual asset, educational, and immigration.

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Corporate & Business Licences

Standard company licences for operating a business.

UAE Trade Licence (Mainland)
Authority to conduct business activities in UAE mainland — 100% foreign ownership available.
UAE Freezone Licence
Activity licence from individual freezones — DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, and 50+ others.
UAE Offshore Registration
Non-resident company in RAK or JAFZA — for holding and international trade.
Mauritius GBL
Category 1 and 2 licences for international business and investment holding.
Seychelles IBC
International Business Company — fast, private, low-cost offshore entity.
BVI Business Company
World's most popular offshore holding and investment vehicle.
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Financial Services Licences

Regulated licences for Forex, securities, payments, and funds.

UAE SCA Forex Dealer
Securities and Commodities Authority regulated Forex and derivatives dealer licence.
DFSA / ADGM Licence
Regulated financial services within Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Mauritius Investment Dealer
FSC regulated licence for Forex and securities brokerage — full and introducing broker.
Comoros Forex Dealer
MISA regulated Forex dealer licence — competitive cost, fast approval, suitable for startups.
BVI Financial Services
BVI FSC regulated investment business licence for funds, Forex, and investment management.
UK FCA Authorisation
FCA regulated authorisation for investment firms, payment institutions, and Forex brokers.
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Virtual Asset Licences

Comprehensive virtual asset and crypto business licences.

UAE VARA Licence (All Types)
VARA — Exchange, Broker-Dealer, Custodian, Investment Manager, Lending, Advisory.
Seychelles VASP Licence
FSA — Exchange, Custodian, Broker, Fund Manager, Token Issuer.
Mauritius VAITOS Licence
FSC — Digital Asset Custodian and Digital Asset Marketplace licences.
Crypto Exchange Licence
Regulatory authorisation to operate a cryptocurrency trading platform.
Custodian Licence
Authorisation to hold and manage virtual assets on behalf of third-party clients.
Token Issuer / ICO
Legal framework for issuing digital tokens and conducting token sales.
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Educational Licences

Regulatory approvals for educational institutions.

UAE University Licence (MoE)
Ministry of Education authorisation for establishing a private university.
UAE Private College / School
KHDA or relevant emirate authority licence for private schools and higher education.
UAE Training Centre
KHDA or ACTVET authorisation for professional training and vocational centres.
Mauritius MQA Registration
Mauritius Qualifications Authority registration for private training providers.
TEC Registration (Mauritius)
Tertiary Education Commission registration for higher education institutions.
International Accreditation
Advisory on QAA, CAA, NCEAC, and other international accreditation bodies.
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Visa & Residency Permits

Immigration authorisations across UAE, Mauritius, and Europe.

UAE Golden Visa (10-year)
Long-term UAE residency for investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, and outstanding students.
UAE Investor Visa
UAE residency for company owners and shareholders in UAE-registered businesses.
UAE Freelancer Permit
Official freelance permit and residency for independent professionals.
UAE Work Permit
Work authorisation for employees of UAE mainland and freezone companies.
Mauritius Occupation Permit
Combined work and residency permit for investors, professionals, and self-employed.
European Business Visa
Residency and work authorisation for investors establishing businesses in Europe.

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