Sumsub, a RegTech company providing identity verification and compliance technology, has partnered with Innovation City, a UAE free zone for AI, Web3 and digital asset businesses, to help international companies establish compliant operations in the UAE from the outset.
The partnership provides businesses setting up through Innovation City with access to Sumsub's compliance and verification services, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB) and other identity verification capabilities. The collaboration seeks to help founders move from company incorporation to operational readiness while meeting regulatory requirements from day one.
The initiative is designed to simplify the process of entering the UAE market for startups and scaleups operating in AI, Web3, digital assets and other emerging technology sectors. By integrating compliance into the business setup process, companies can implement verification infrastructure as they establish their operations rather than introducing it after launch.
The collaboration also strengthens Sumsub's presence within one of the UAE's innovation ecosystems while supporting Innovation City's objective of making company formation more streamlined for technology businesses. The companies said combining business incorporation with compliance infrastructure is intended to reduce regulatory complexity and help organisations launch securely as they expand into the region.
Sumsub provides identity verification and compliance technology that enables businesses to manage customer onboarding and meet regulatory obligations through services including KYC, KYB and other verification tools.
Innovation City is a UAE free zone established to support companies operating in AI, Web3, digital assets and other emerging industries, providing a regulatory framework designed to simplify company formation and business operations.
The partnership reflects a shared focus on integrating compliance into the early stages of business establishment, allowing companies to implement the verification infrastructure needed to support future growth while operating within the UAE's regulatory environment.
Innovation City CEO Paul Dawalibi said, 'We're excited to announce a strategic partnership between Innovation City and Sumsub to simplify compliant business setup for global companies expanding into the UAE. Through this collaboration, startups and scaleups in AI, Web3, and emerging technologies will gain seamless access to trusted KYC, KYB, and verification solutions from day one by helping them launch faster, operate securely, and scale with confidence. Together, we're building an integrated ecosystem that makes it easier for innovators to establish, grow, and succeed in the UAE.'
Sumsub co-founder and CEO Andrew Sever added, 'The UAE is one of the world's most dynamic innovation markets, and we're proud to become a trusted compliance partner for companies launching their businesses through Innovation City. Our goal is to be the first point of contact for compliance, helping businesses implement the verification infrastructure they need to operate securely, meet regulatory requirements, and scale with confidence.
'Sumsub and Innovation City share a vision of creating an integrated ecosystem where companies can seamlessly incorporate their businesses while implementing the compliance infrastructure necessary to support sustainable growth.'