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ADGM (Abu Dhabi) Crypto Exchange for German founders
Setting up a crypto exchange in ADGM (Abu Dhabi) as a German 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.
German UBO exposure
AStG add-back taxation, exit tax on >1% holdings, substance critical.
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