Boutique Compliance Consultancy

Fortemis Launches in the United Arab Emirates as a Premier Boutique Compliance Consultancy

We are delighted to announce the official launch of Fortemis, a boutique compliance consultancy established in the United Arab Emirates. Fortemis enters the market with a clear mission: to provide tailored, high-impact regulatory and compliance advisory services to firms operating in the UAE’s dynamic and increasingly sophisticated financial and virtual asset sectors.

Headquartered in the UAE, Fortemis was founded in response to a growing demand for specialist guidance in navigating the region’s evolving regulatory landscape. As the UAE positions itself as a global hub for financial services, fintech, and digital assets, businesses are under increasing pressure to meet regulatory expectations, ensure robust governance, and demonstrate a proactive approach to compliance. Fortemis is here to help clients rise to that challenge confidently and effectively.

At Fortemis, we pride ourselves on being more than consultants we are strategic partners to our clients. Our boutique model allows us to work closely with founders, senior management teams, and compliance officers to deliver truly customised solutions, designed around each client’s operating model, risk profile, and regulatory obligations. Whether advising on entity formation, managing license applications with VARA (Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) or the FSRA (Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi Global Market), or building end-to-end compliance frameworks, we provide the insight and execution required to succeed in a regulated environment.

Our services span a full range of compliance disciplines, including:

• Regulatory licensing and liaison with UAE authorities

• Compliance framework design, implementation, and health checks

• Risk assessment and governance advisory

• AML/CFT policy development aligned with local and FATF standards

• Virtual asset compliance and transaction monitoring architecture

• Ongoing compliance support and outsourced compliance officer services

With decades of combined experience across global financial centres including London, Singapore, Cayman, and Dubai our team brings deep regulatory insight, cross-border understanding, and a strong local presence. We operate with integrity, precision, and a solution-oriented mindset, ensuring our clients receive trusted, actionable advice every step of the way.

As regulatory expectations continue to evolve particularly in the digital asset and fintech domains Fortemis is committed to helping businesses not only meet their obligations, but turn compliance into a competitive advantage. From early-stage startups to established financial institutions, we work across the spectrum to deliver clear, pragmatic, and forward-looking advice.

The launch of Fortemis represents a new standard in compliance consultancy in the UAE, agile, insightful, and truly client-focused. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and regulators and to contributing meaningfully to the continued growth of the UAE’s regulated financial and digital economy.