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Fund management licence in the UAE

Asset management, fund administration and investment advisory. Only DIFC and ADGM offer credible regimes. This is full regulatory authorisation with capital requirements, approved individuals and a business plan that survives scrutiny — not a licence purchase.

What to know first

  • Full regulatory authorisation is required — expect months and significant capital.
  • Named individuals must be approved for controlled functions.
  • Marketing funds into other jurisdictions engages those jurisdictions' rules.

Suitable free zones

DIFC

Dubai

An English common-law jurisdiction inside Dubai, for regulated finance and family offices.

From
AED 73,450
Setup
20–90 d
Max visas
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ADGM

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's common-law financial centre, an alternative to DIFC.

From
AED 21,300
Setup
20–90 d
Max visas
∞
Your licence category decides your tax rate. Worth a conversation before you incorporate.

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