UAE Anti-Money Laundering Law — Article 20 — Article (20)
Chapter Eight: Preventive Measures, Transparency, and Beneficial Owners
No natural or legal person shall engage in any Financial Activities, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, Virtual Asset Service Providers, or Virtual Asset Service Provider activities without obtaining a license, registration, or enrolment from the Competent Authority or from the relevant Supervisory Authority, as the case may be.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.