Waystone, your trusted partner
for regulatory compliance
solutions in the Middle East

Waystone has operated in the UAE and Middle East for 20 years as the region’s first and largest provider of regulatory compliance solutions to the financial services industry.

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We have supported more than 500 firms with licensing and regulatory compliance, and currently manage over 250 outsourcing mandates across the Middle East. With a team of 50+ experienced professionals in the UAE.

Our support goes beyond licensing and registration; we work with clients across their full lifecycle, from establishing robust compliance frameworks to providing ongoing outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services. Combining deep local expertise with global best practices, we offer a proactive, commercially focused approach that enables clients to meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

Local Precision.
Global Scale.

Our team deliver a range of market-leading compliance solutions to UAE financial services firms, as outlined below.

As a premier global provider of governance, administration, risk and compliance solutions, Waystone’s 1,800+ expert professionals across 20+ locations provide seamless, end-to-end support, enabling you to focus on your strategic priorities.

Combining our UAE-based expertise with Waystone’s global team, we deliver locally informed, practical solutions backed by international best practice, wherever your business operates.

UAE Compliance Outsourcing and Support

We offer clients operating in the DIFC and ADGM a comprehensive suite of outsourced solutions, including Compliance Officer and MLRO services, Finance Officer, Risk and Data Protection Officer roles, Independent Non-Executive Director appointments, and full company secretarial support.

UAE Compliance Advisory and Documentation

We guide firms through the complexities of financial services regulation, delivering robust compliance programmes and documentation, assurance reviews and remediation, practical expert advice, and ongoing regulatory reporting support.

UAE Regulatory & Compliance Training

We design and deliver practical, risk-based training focused on embedding the right skills and behaviours within your organisation.

UAE Cyber Security Compliance Solutions

We are dedicated to delivering the highest-quality information security and support services to our clients.

UAE Data Protection Services

We provide comprehensive data protection solutions, including the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, privacy risk assessments, and support in meeting UAE data protection regulatory requirements.

Incorporation of Legal Entities

We support the end-to-end incorporation of legal entities, including companies, foundations and SPVs, guiding clients through the registration and establishment processes. Our services also include providing registered office facilities and ongoing corporate support to ensure entities remain compliant with local requirements.

Other Ad-Hoc Support

We provide a range of additional support services to complement your operational and regulatory needs, including visa processing support, authorised signatory arrangements, internal audit and independent assurance reviews, and experienced Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to strengthen governance and board oversight.

Clients Served

Regulated financial institutions across all sectors
Asset/fund management
Banks and deposit takers
Brokerage firms
Wealth Management Advisors
Crypto and virtual assets service providers
Payment Service Providers
Fintech companies
Family Offices.

Why Choose Waystone in the UAE and the Middle East

One of the UAE’s largest compliance solutions providers
End-to-end holistic support across the full regulatory lifecycle
Tailored, commercially focused solutions aligned to client objectives
The first Independent Management Company established in the
onshore UAE
Strong track record of client retention and long-term partnerships
Deep, established relationships with regional regulators and
stakeholders
A partner of the UAE AML Public-Private Partnership, British Chamber
of Commerce, Dubai. The Compliance Officers Network Group.

We’ve walked in your shoes

At Waystone, we’ve walked in your shoes. Our leadership team brings direct, first-hand experience in navigating complex regulatory, operational and governance environments. Our leaders have not only advised on such matters but also held senior positions at leading financal institutions, delivering solutions at scale.

This expertise is reinforced by the depth of experience across both our management and wider teams, many of whom have demonstrated long-standing tenure with the firm. This continuity reflects a stable and well-established platform, underpinned by low attrition and a strong institutional knowledge base.

Accordingly, we combine practical insight with technical expertise, enabling us to support clients in achieving their strategic and regulatory objectives

Waystone, your trusted partner
for regulatory compliance
solutions in the Middle East

Your Success,
Our Mission

We have supported more than 500 firms with licensing and regulatory compliance, and currently manage over 250 outsourcing mandates across the Middle East. With a team of 50+ experienced professionals in the UAE.

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