ANCFZ all-inclusive packages — official 2026 rates
Crypto & Blockchain License from AED 4,888 / year
License crypto and blockchain business activities — consultancy, development, Web3 services and related activities — set up 100% remotely* with full foreign ownership.
What you can license at ANCFZ
Typical activities
- Blockchain development and consultancy
- Crypto/Web3 software and platform development
- NFT & digital-asset related services
- Combinable with e-commerce, IT and consultancy on one license
The full activity list is on the ANCFZ business activities page — including the dedicated Blockchain, AI, Crypto & Gaming category.
Compare entry prices
- ANCFZ — AED 4,888
- Meydan — AED 12,500
- IFZA — AED 12,900–15,000
- RAKEZ — AED 14,320
- DMCC crypto ecosystem — ~AED 31,000
Package pricing
| Visas | 1-Year All-inclusive Package* |
|---|---|
| 0 visas | AED 4,888 / year |
| 1 visa | AED 10,800 / year |
| 2 visas | AED 16,200 / year |
| 3 visas | AED 20,700 / year |
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a crypto exchange with this license?
The ANCFZ license covers the company itself. Operating a regulated virtual-asset exchange, brokerage or custody business additionally requires approval from the UAE’s virtual-asset regulators.
How is a crypto business taxed in the UAE?
The UAE levies no personal income tax. Corporate tax includes specific free-zone provisions*, and the treatment depends on your activity and structure — professional tax advice is recommended.
How fast is setup?
License in as little as 2 hours*, fully remote.
Build your Web3 company from AED 4,888
Check your activity against the official list and get a same-day quote.
* 1-year prices are full advance payment with the 10% upfront discount included. “License in 2 hours” and fully-remote setup are subject to all documents being in order. Flexi-desk availability per package terms. Corporate tax treatment follows UAE free-zone provisions and depends on activity and structure — professional advice recommended. Health insurance is mandatory during any visa process and is excluded from package prices.