What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds from persons through a platform for a specific purpose, as per the Rulebook of Central Bank of the UAE.
Cabinet Resolution No. 36 of 2022 Regulating the Activity of Operating a Crowdfunding Platform defines crowdfunding as a funding mechanism that enables a fund seeker to collect amounts from investors for the purpose of funding his project via (an electronic) platform, in return for capital shares of a company incorporated or to be incorporated for implementing such project.
Examples of crowdfunding platforms in the UAE are:
Regulations on crowdfunding
Presently, Central Bank regulates loan-based crowdfunding activities (PDF, 500 KB) in the UAE.
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Updated on:
08 Jun 2026
