• SERVICE FEES: USD 2,000 - 140,000
  • PAYMENT METHODS: Bank Transfer
Request for the service
Service Process
1

Enquire

Generate and get your
enquiry screened
2

Apply

Submit your
application
3

Evaluate

Undergo application
review
4

Fulfil

Complete invoicing
and acceptance
5

Approve

Receive service delivery
and approval
Service Pre-requisites
Required Documents
The following documents need to be submitted with the application form:
  1. Board resolution for setting up proposed DIFC entity.
  2. Staff organisation chart of the firm.
Service Fees
Fees will vary based on the nature and scale of financial activities. More details can be found in the Fees Module (FER) of the DFSA Rulebook. Service fees are paid through bank transfer to the DFSA.

Detailed Service Process

1

Enquire

2

Apply

3

Evaluate

4

Fulfil

5

Approve

Submit an authorisation enquiry to discuss your proposal with the DFSA.
Duration
TBC
Channel
DFSA Website
Document
Not Applicable
Complete the application form on the DFSA e-Portal. Pay the invoiced fees to proceed with the application.
Duration
TBC
Channel
DFSA Website
Document
All documents listed under "Required Documents".
The DFSA reviews the application. If further information is required, the DFSA will notify the applicant.
Duration
TBC
Channel
Email/Phone/Website
Document
Any additional documents is requested by the DFSA.
Meet the conditions outlined in the in-principal letter issued by the DFSA.
Duration
TBC
Channel
Email/Phone/Website
Document
As specified in the in-principal letter.
The DFSA conducts the final assessment and grants authorisation upon meeting all conditions.
Duration
TBC
Channel
Email/Phone/Website
Document
None, unless requested by the DFSA.

Paired Services

​Frequently Used

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