Request for New Registration (Collective Investment Funds)

Apply to establish a collective investment fund in the DIFC.

SERVICE FEES: USD 1,000 - 4,000
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 Rule CIR 1.4 of the DFSA Rulebook
Submit the 'FUND – Exempt, External and Qualified Investor Fund' form from the DFSA e-Portal.

Required Documents

Fund Constitution or Limited Liability Partnership.

Information Memorandum / Prospectus

Service Fees

Fees will vary based on the type of Fund. 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

Not applicable.

Duration
Not applicable.

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
Not applicable.

Complete the requirements and submit the application form on the DFSA e-Portal. Information Memorandum / Prospectus.

Duration
Not specified.

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
Fund Constitution or Limited Liability Partnership

The DFSA conducts a thorough assessment of the application. If additional details are needed, the DFSA will notify the applicant.

Duration
Additional documents as requested by the DFSA.

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Additional documents as requested by the DFSA.

Once approved, the DFSA issues a fee invoice. Upon payment, the fund is added to the DFSA Public Register.

Duration
Not specified.

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Payment proof and additional documents if requested by the DFSA.

The DFSA grants registration approval upon meeting all conditions and requirements.

Duration
Not specified.

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
None unless specified 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

Collective Investment Funds