Service 05
Crypto
Advisory across the full spectrum of digital assets — licensing, regulatory compliance, payment solutions and entity structuring in the UAE.
A maturing regulatory environment.
The UAE has established itself as one of the world's most developed jurisdictions for digital assets and cryptocurrency. VARA in Dubai, the ADGM digital asset framework in Abu Dhabi, and the broader federal virtual asset regulatory architecture have created a credible, well-structured environment for both businesses and investors operating in this sector.
Licensing and registration.
PAAD advises crypto and digital asset businesses on the full scope of licensing and registration requirements in the UAE — regulated and unregulated entities alike. We guide clients through the appropriate regulatory pathway for their business model, whether that is a virtual asset service provider licence, a regulated exchange, a custody operation, or an unregulated digital asset structure.
Payments and stablecoins.
The intersection of digital assets and payments is a particular area of focus for PAAD. We provide advisory on stablecoin structures and crypto-enabled payment solutions — an increasingly active space as UAE regulation continues to develop and institutional adoption accelerates.
Entity structuring.
For HNW individuals and family offices holding significant digital assets, we advise on UAE entity structures that provide tax efficiency and clarity of ownership. We are licensed to advise on structuring — we do not provide investment advice, and we are clear about that boundary with every client.
THOOS.
PAAD is the parent brand behind THOOS — a dedicated crypto and market intelligence platform available at thoos.io, providing free real-time market intelligence across digital assets and broader financial markets.