Dubai Financial Services Authority EMI license for sale
FOR SALE: DFSA Category 3D License — UAE (DIFC)
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed DFSA-regulated entity in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Key Details:
Jurisdiction: UAE — DIFC (Dubai Financial Services Authority)
License: Category 3D — Providing Money Services
Scope: EMI-equivalent activities — issuance of payment instruments, execution of payment transactions, money remittance, and related payment services
Paid-up Share Capital: USD 500,000
Asking Price: USD 2,000,000
Status: Clean, operational, ready for transfer
Why it matters:
Direct access to one of the world's leading financial hubs
DIFC common-law framework with English-language regulator (DFSA)
Strategic gateway to MENA, GCC, South Asia, and Africa
Significant time and cost savings vs. greenfield licensing (typical setup: 12–18 months)
Ideal for: Payment institutions, EMIs, fintech groups, and remittance operators seeking rapid market entry into the GCC.
TRANSACTION SNAPSHOT
ASSET | 100% of the share capital of a DFSA-authorised entity holding a Category 3D license (Providing Money Services) in the DIFC. |
HEADLINE PRICE | USD 2,000,000 plus regulatory capital in place at completion (USD-for-USD pass-through; minimum paid-up capital USD 500,000). |
STRUCTURE | Share sale; flexible to consider asset transfer of DFSA permission subject to DFSA change-in-control. |
PROCESS | Bilateral or limited, off-market — sellers will engage with credible counterparties only. |
CONDITIONS | Subject to DFSA change-in-control approval and customary closing conditions. |
FINANCIALS | Available under Referral Agreement. Indicative information memorandum and management presentation to follow. |
Serious inquiries only. NDA required prior to disclosure of entity details.
Valters Gencs M&A Advisor / Attorney at Law Email: info@gencs.eu | WhatsApp / Telegram: +371 29265441 Web: vgfintechadvisors.com | fintechadvisors.co.uk
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