Strategic Compliance
for FinTechs
From regulatory licensing to embedded finance models, we help
fintechs navigate growth, governance, and cross-border scale.
From regulatory licensing to embedded finance models, we help fintechs navigate growth, governance, and cross-border scale.
The UAE is a fast-growing hub for fintech innovation, including digital wallets, Insurtech, payments, lending platforms, and embedded finance. But building and scaling a fintech company here requires navigating complex licensing, AML, ESR, and tax rules while aligning with regulator expectations from VARA, DIFC, and the Central Bank.
Key Challenges
DIFC/ADGM/CBUAE Fintech Licensing Strategy
ESR and Corporate Tax Structuring for Platform Models
Ongoing AML, CFT & CPF Compliance Obligations
Cross-border Payment Compliance and Reporting
ERP Setup for Automated Reporting & Reconciliation
FATCA/CRS Compliance and UBO Structuring
How AKW Helps
We partner with payment gateways, lending startups, neobanks, and Insurtech platforms to establish regulator-aligned licensing strategies, AML compliance programs, ERP-integrated accounting, and tax-efficient structures, all while remaining agile for scale.
FATCA, CRS & UBO Compliance Setup
Licensing Support for
CBUAE, DIFC, ADGM, FSRA & VARA
AML/CFT Frameworks
for Payment Platforms
ERP & Finance System
Integration
CT Planning for Embedded
Finance & Lending Models
ESR Assessments
& Reporting
FATCA, CRS & UBO Compliance Setup
Licensing Support for
CBUAE, DIFC, ADGM, FSRA & VARA
AML/CFT Frameworks
for Payment Platforms
ERP & Finance System
Integration
CT Planning for Embedded
Finance & Lending Models
ESR Assessments
& Reporting
Certifications & Recognitions
FTA-Aligned Tax Consultants
MoE-Approved
Reviewer
Recognized by DIFC and VARA for FinTech structuring & compliance
Why Choose AKW
Ex-regulator & Ex-Big Four
FinTech Specialists
End-to-end Setup, Governance,
Audit & Scale Support
Multi-jurisdiction Compliance
and Tax Optimisation
Strategic Insights
Tailored to Product Models
(wallets, BNPL, Insurtech)