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ADGM (Abu Dhabi) Crypto Exchange for British founders

Setting up a crypto exchange in ADGM (Abu Dhabi) as a British founder is a three-variable problem: the ADGM (Abu Dhabi) entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.

ADGM (Abu Dhabi) entity

Office and director presence required

Crypto Exchange considerations

CEX or hybrid trading venue with custody and matching engine.

British UBO exposure

UK CFC rules, non-dom changes 2025, IHT on worldwide assets after 4 years residency.

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