Dubai VARA Broker-Dealer License + Qatar QFC Sandbox License: JV or Acquisition Opportunity
Overview
Regulated digital asset group holding a VARA Broker-Dealer license in Dubai and a Qatar Financial Centre sandbox Token Service Provider license. Holding structure sits in ADGM with two operating subsidiaries.
VARA Entity
License type: Broker-Dealer under the VARA rulebook
Status: Live and operational, Issuance License application mid-process with full submission filed
Focus: ARVA framework covering retail, qualified and institutional investors
First transaction expected: Q3 2026
Qatar Entity
License type: QFC sandbox Token Service Provider
Status: Operational in sandbox, pathway to full TSP license covering both non-security and security tokens
Scope: Full vertical stack from issuance through custody to distribution
Transaction Type
Open to joint venture, staged acquisition, or full sale. VARA change of control requires mandatory regulatory approval regardless of structure chosen.
Ideal Partner
Exchanges, wallets, tokenization platforms, or financial institutions seeking regulated market access in Dubai and Qatar without building a license from the ground up.
Contact
Acquire.Fi, harrison@acquire.fi