Request for AMI Material Change

Authorised Market Institutions (AMIs) can request for approval to make a material change to their existing arrangements to meet licensing requirements.

SERVICE FEES: Not applicable
PAYMENT METHODS: Not applicable

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

Compliance with AMI rule 4.3 of the DFSA Rulebook
DFSA E-services Portal Login Credentials

Required Documents

The documents and information that should be submitted are noted under AMI Rule 4.3.2 and include but are not limited to:

Detailed description of the material change.

Service Fees

No Fees applicable

Enquire

Apply

Evaluate

Fulfil

Approve

Not Applicable.

Duration
Not Applicable.

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
Not Applicable.

Complete the prerequisites and submit the relevant application form on the DFSA e-Portal.

Duration
TBC

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
All documents listed under "Required Documents".

The DFSA will conduct a thorough assessment of the application. If further information is required, additional documentation will be requested.

Duration
TBC

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Any additional documents requested by the DFSA.

Not Applicable.

Duration
Not Applicable.

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Not Applicable.

Upon satisfactory assessment, the DFSA will approve the material change.

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.

Request for New Authorisation
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