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About
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)
DIFC is a premier financial institution in Dubai, UAE and it is ranked among the world’s top 10 financial centers. The DIFC is well regarded in the international community, being voted among the top 8 onshore financial centers worldwide. Its emphasis on regulation, and visibility in the investor community also helps to attract further investments down the road.DIFC is a premier financial institution in Dubai, UAE and it is ranked among the world’s top 10 financial centers. The DIFC is well regarded in the international community, being voted among the top 8 onshore financial centers worldwide. Its emphasis on regulation, and visibility in the investor community also helps to attract further investments down the road.
It is a well-established business and lifestyle destination ranking along with New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Why DIFC?
The DIFC offers a modified version of the English Common Law, which gives foreign investors an additional sense of security and stability. In partnership with the common law framework, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) functions as the DIFC’s regulatory body and plays a crucial role in providing as well as enforcing the international regulatory standards that make the financial hub a popular destination for international businesses.
DIFC allows investors to incorporate
Regulated and Non-Regulated
XPRO’s structuring team will advise you on the best structuring to establish a Fintech company (Innovation License) , AI License as per your requirements and as per the existing regulations.
Following activities are part of the Innovation license:
- Portal
- Software House
- Technology Research and Development
- Information Technology Consultants
- Internet Consultancy
- IT Infrastructure
- Internet Content provider
Regulatory Entities
Any company who will be dealing with financial markets, managing third party wealth, lending and accepting deposits from third parties, providing advise to invest in funds must obtain approval from the regulatory body which is Dubai Financial service authority (DFSA). The process of obtaining approval from DFSA is separate.
Once DFSA approval is obtained, companies must secure an office/ desk space in DIFC and proceed to register the company.
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Brokerage - Dealing in Investments as Matched Principal, Dealing in Investments as Agent
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DFSA fees will vary based on the activity chosen.
Our expert consultants in XPRO will assist you to incorporate a regulated company in DIFC, collate KYC, draft incorporation documents, open bank account and manage post incorporation services including renewal services.
Incorporation services in DIFC
Non-Regulatory
Any activity which does not fall under financial license category will be categorized as non-regulated company in DIFC. Some of the activities which fall under non-regulated are :
XPRO’s structuring team will advise you on the best structuring to establish a Fintech company (Innovation License) , Artificial Intelligence (AI) License as per your requirements and as per the existing regulations.
