Request for New Authorisation (Representative Offices)

Obtain authorisation to Operate a Representative Office in the DIFC.

SERVICE FEES: USD 6,000
PAYMENT METHODS: Bank Transfer

Service Process

Enquire

Generate and get your
enquiry screened

Apply

Submit your
application

Evaluate

Undergo application
review

Fulfil

Complete invoicing
and acceptance

Approve

Receive service delivery
and approval

Service Pre-requisites

Review REP Rule 2.1.2 of the DFSA Rulebook
Submit an Authorisation enquiry and meet with the DFSA to discuss proposal
Upon eligibility confirmation from the...

Required Documents

The following documents need to be submitted with the application form:

Staff organisation chart of the firm.
Group Organisation Structure...

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.

Enquire

Apply

Evaluate

Fulfil

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 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

Request for New Authorisation
Financial Services

Request authorisation to carry Financial Services in or from the DIFC.

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Representative Offices

Obtain authorisation to operate a Representative Office in the DIFC.

Request for New Authorisation
Credit Rating Agencies

Obtain authorisation to operate as a Credit Rating Agency in or from the DIFC.

Request for Information to DFSA
Supervision

Seek clarification or guidance on specific regulatory requirements of supervisory processes.

Request for Amendment of
Supervision Scope

Apply to change the scope of your licence

Request for Amendment to
Ownership and Control Structure

Notify, or seek approval from, the DFSA on changes in the ownership or control structure of your Authorised Firm.

Withdraw
Authorisation

Request to withdraw your licence as an Authorised Firm, ceasing to carry Financial Services in or from the DIFC.

Submit
Reports

Submit financial reports produced by your auditor.

Submit
Notifications

Submit Notifications

Authorised Firms