Registration

In order to conduct financial or ancillary services in or from the AIFC, firms need to obtain a licence from the AFSA. The authorisation process enables the AFSA to identify, prevent significant misconduct or harm from occurring and to ensure that firms and individuals meet threshold conditions before a firm carries out financial or ancillary services from the AIFC.

Overview of the Registration Process

Determine Establishment Method

Decide on how you want to establish your legal entity.
You have three options:

Incorporate a new entity within the AIFC.
Register a Foreign Company/Partnership from any jurisdiction as a Recognised Company or
Recognised Partnership.
Redomicile a legal entity incorporated in another jurisdiction to the AIFC.