Request for New Authorisation (AMI)

DFSA is committed to helping Authorised Market Institutions (AMIs) establish in the DIFC.

SERVICE FEES: USD 150,000 - 300,000
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

Compliance with AMI Module of the DFSA Rulebook.
Submission of a General Enquiry and meet with the DFSA Markets team.
DFSA E-services Portal Login Credentials

Required Documents

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

Regulatory Business Plan
Staff Organisation Chart of the...

Service Fees

Fees associated with new firm authorisation will vary based on the nature and scale of financial activities. Comprehensive details of fees can be found in the Fees module (FER) of the DFSA Rulebook. Service Fees are paid through Bank Transfer to DFSA.

Enquire

Apply

Evaluate

Fulfil

Approve

Submit a general enquiry and meet with the DFSA Markets team to discuss Authorisation requirements.

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".

Upon acceptance, the DFSA conducts a thorough assessment of the application. If further information is needed, the DFSA will request additional documentation.

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.

The DFSA conducts a final assessment and grants authorisation if the application is successful.

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