How to Start a FinTech Startup in Dubai: Licensing Paths, Costs, and Golden Visa Options (2026 Guide)

Key highlights Fin-tech founders must choose between a DFSA-regulated DIFC license for payments, lending, or wallets, and a non-regulated free zone license for software tools. Free zone license promotions currently start around AED 11,900 for a one-year package, though pricing is time-bound and subject to change without notice. Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 now […]