Request for New Registration

Register as a Registered Auditor to provide audit services to a Authorised Firm, DNFBP, an Authorised Market Institution, a Public Listed Company or a DIFC-domiciled Fund.

SERVICE FEES: USD 8,500
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 withRule AUD 2.2 of the DFSA Rulebook.
Submit Authorisation Enquiry...

Required Documents

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

Certificate of Incorporation/Company Registration/Partnership Agreement.
Copies of Recognised Professional Qualifications...

Service Fees

Details of fees 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

Request DFSA to answer your queries regarding your Eligibility of being Authorised.

Duration
1-3 weeks

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
Organigram Structure

Begin the authorization process by submitting necessary documents for review.

Duration
1-3 weeks

Channel
DFSA Website

Document
Regulatory Business Plan AML Compliance Reports Financial Statements

DFSA reviews your submission to assess compliance with regulatory standards.

Duration
1-3 weeks

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
Regulatory Business Plan AML Compliance Reports Financial Statements

Provide additional documentation as requested to finalize the authorization process.

Duration
1-3 weeks

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
N/A

Receive confirmation of your firm’s authorization, along with the official license to operate.

Duration
1-3 weeks

Channel
Email/Phone/Website

Document
DFSA Authorisation Letter DFSA License

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

Registered Auditors