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DIFC Fund Setup & Formation

End-to-end investment fund formation and setup services in DIFC, including fund structuring, regulatory licensing, PPM drafting, and ongoing compliance support.

Overview

End-to-end investment fund formation and setup services in DIFC, including fund structuring, regulatory licensing, PPM drafting, and ongoing compliance support.

DIFC is an internationally recognised fund domiciles offering flexible fund structures, a sophisticated regulatory environment, and access to a deep pool of institutional and private investors. Atlas provides comprehensive fund formation services for private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge, and other alternative investment funds, from initial structuring through to regulatory approval and investor onboarding.

Why Choose Atlas

Key Features & Benefits

01

Multiple Fund Structures

Closed-ended, open-ended, umbrella, and feeder fund structures available within DIFC.

02

Regulatory Licensing

Full coordination with the DFSA for fund manager and fund licensing, including pre-application meetings and submission management.

03

PPM & Legal Documentation

Drafting of Private Placement Memoranda, Limited Partnership Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and all investor-facing documents.

04

Investor Relations Support

Assistance with investor onboarding, KYC/AML procedures, and capital call management.

05

Fund Administration

Coordination with fund administrators for NAV calculation, financial reporting, and investor statements.

06

Ongoing Compliance

Continuing regulatory reporting, economic substance compliance, and annual filing obligations managed by our expert team.

Our Process

How We Work

01

Strategy & Structuring

We analyse your fund strategy, target investors, and jurisdiction requirements to recommend the optimal fund structure.

02

Entity Formation

We establish the fund vehicle and fund manager entity in DIFC, including all corporate filings.

03

Regulatory Application

We prepare and submit the DFSA fund registration and fund manager licensing applications.

04

Documentation Drafting

We draft the PPM, LPA, Subscription Agreement, and all other fund legal and investor documents.

05

Investor Onboarding

We set up investor KYC/AML procedures and first close processes in coordination with the fund administrator.

06

Ongoing Operations

We provide ongoing regulatory reporting, secretarial services, and compliance support throughout the fund's life.

Full Service

What's Included

Everything handled, from initial advisory through to ongoing compliance and support.

Fund strategy and jurisdiction advisory
Fund and fund manager entity formation
DFSA licensing application management
PPM and LPA drafting
Subscription Agreement and side letter templates
KYC/AML framework setup
Fund administrator and auditor introductions
Banking and custodian introductions
Ongoing regulatory reporting and compliance
Annual corporate secretarial services

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Launch your investment fund in DIFC or ADGM. Talk to our fund specialists today.

Our DIFC specialists are available for a free initial consultation to understand your requirements and recommend the best solution.