Request for New Registration (Collective Investment Funds)

Apply to establish a Collective Investment Fund

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 ePortal

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 application form on the DFSA e-Portal and submit it with all required documents.

Duration
TBC

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
All documents listed under "Required Documents"

The DFSA will conduct a thorough assessment of the application and may request additional details if necessary.

Duration
TBC

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Additional documents may be requested by the DFSA for clarification.

Meet all conditions specified by the DFSA to complete the registration of the fund.

Duration
TBC

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Any supporting documents required for final registration.

Upon successful assessment, the DFSA will issue an approval or acknowledgement letter. The Fund will then be added to the DFSA Public Register upon payment of the fees.

Duration
TBC

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
None, unless explicitly 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

Collective Investment Funds