Dubai Financial Services Authority
Advisory for firms seeking authorisation in the DIFC — from perimeter and business-model analysis to the regulatory business plan, submission and post-authorisation compliance.
What is the DFSA?
The Dubai Financial Services Authority is the independent regulator for financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre.
It authorises firms across banking, asset management, advisory, arranging, custody and crypto-token activities under a common-law framework. Authorisation turns on a credible regulatory business plan and controls proportionate to your model — which is where we focus.
How we help
We confirm which DFSA financial services your model needs and shape the authorisation strategy around it.
We build the RBP, policies and financial projections the DFSA expects, and manage the submission end to end.
We keep you aligned with DFSA conduct, prudential and reporting obligations once you are live.
FAQ
Financial services in the DIFC — banking, asset management, advising, arranging, custody and certain crypto-token activities. We confirm your category first.
Authorised firms need a DIFC presence and adequate local substance. We advise on the premises and staffing the regulator expects.
It depends on complexity and readiness of the business plan. We give a realistic estimate after the perimeter analysis.
Prudential, conduct and reporting obligations begin. We stay on to keep those obligations met without disruption.
Building trust in the DIFC
Tell us your goals. In one confidential call we'll confirm the services you need, the right structure, a realistic timeline and the exact next steps.
