• Application: Complete the requirements above and submit the application form on the DFSA ePortal. The DFSA will then issue a fee invoice. Once the fees are paid, the application will be accepted for evaluation.
• Evaluation: The DFSA will conduct a thorough assessment of the application. If there is insufficient information, the DFSA will request additional information. If the application is satisfactory, you will receive an in-principal letter.
• Fulfilment: Complete the conditions of the in-principal letter.
• Authorisation: The DFSA will conduct a final assessment before granting authorisation

Depending on the circumstances, the DFSA is likely to request the following documents to be submitted with the application form:

• Staff Organisation Chart of the Company
• Group Organisation Structure
• Certificate of Incorporation in a jurisdiction other than DIFC
• Licensing/Authorisation document(s) of the Parent Company
• Latest Financial Statements of the Parent Company

The following documents need to be self-certified by the Firm:

• AML compliance manual
• Business AML risk assessment

Fees associated with new firm authorisation will vary based on the nature and scale of financial activities. Comprehensive details of fees can be found in the Fees module (FER) of the DFSA Rulebook. Service Fees are paid through Bank Transfer to DFSA.