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DFSA Fund
Management Licensing
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Full-Scope DFSA Licensing Made Simple
DFSA Licensing Made Simple
Unlock Regulated
Fund Management in Dubai
Unlock Regulated Fund Management in Dubai
Ancova guides you through every step of the DFSA licensing process, delivering regulatory compliance, legal structuring, and DIFC setup with precision and speed.
Ancova guides you through every step of the DFSA licensing process, delivering regulatory compliance, legal structuring, and DIFC setup with precision and speed.
This license is issued by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and allows the entity to:
This license is issued by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and allows the entity to:
1
Manage Collective
Investment Funds
Manage Collective
Investment Funds
Oversee regulated funds with full compliance and transparency.
2
Act as Investment
Managers or Advisors
Act as Investment
Managers or Advisors
Provide licensed management and advisory for investor portfolios.
3
Serve Professional
or Qualified Investors
Serve Professional
or Qualified Investors
Offer exclusive services tailored to sophisticated investors.
4
Passport Funds
within DIFC Framework
Passport Funds
within DIFC Framework
Distribute funds efficiently across the DIFC market.
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Full-Scope DFSA Licensing Made Simple
Full-Scope DFSA Licensing Made Simple
What Ancova Delivers:
What Ancova Delivers:
From strategy to execution, Ancova handles every detail of your DFSA fund licensing—ensuring full compliance, operational readiness, and a seamless setup experience in the DIFC.
From strategy to execution, Ancova handles every detail of your DFSA fund licensing—ensuring full compliance, operational readiness, and a seamless setup experience in the DIFC.
Regulatory Business Plan
Investor-ready plan aligned with
DFSA expectations.

DFSA Application Handling
We manage all submissions, forms, and correspondence.

DIFC Office &
Substance
Physical presence, leasing, and corporate services arranged.
Key Personnel Recruitment
Support hiring or designating CEO, CRO, MLRO with proper credentials.
KYC/AML Framework Setup
Policies, manuals, and systems tailored to your fund structure.

Capital Adequacy Modeling
Compliant financial projections and capital requirement planning.
Capital Gain
8.5% Gain of Capital
8.5%
$200,400
You’ve almost reached your limit
You have used 80% of your available spots. Upgrade your budget plan.
Regulatory Business Plan
Investor-ready plan aligned with
DFSA expectations.

DFSA Application Handling
We manage all submissions, forms, and correspondence.

DIFC Office &
Substance
Physical presence, leasing, and corporate services arranged.
Key Personnel Recruitment
Support hiring or designating CEO, CRO, MLRO with proper credentials.
KYC/AML Framework Setup
Policies, manuals, and systems tailored to your fund structure.

Capital Adequacy Modeling
Compliant financial projections and capital requirement planning.
Capital Gain
8.5% Gain of Capital
8.5%
$200,400
You’ve almost reached your limit
You have used 80% of your available spots. Upgrade your budget plan.
Regulatory Business Plan
Investor-ready plan aligned with
DFSA expectations.

DFSA Application Handling
We manage all submissions, forms, and correspondence.

DIFC Office &
Substance
Physical presence, leasing, and corporate services arranged.
Key Personnel Recruitment
Support hiring or designating CEO, CRO, MLRO with proper credentials.
KYC/AML Framework Setup
Policies, manuals, and systems tailored to your fund structure.

Capital Adequacy Modeling
Compliant financial projections and capital requirement planning.
Capital Gain
8.5% Gain of Capital
8.5%
$200,400
You’ve almost reached your limit
You have used 80% of your available spots. Upgrade your budget plan.
Get in touch
Get in touch
Get in touch
Full-Scope DFSA Licensing Made Simple
DFSA Licensing Made Simple
Full-Scope DFSA
Licensing Made
Simple
Full-Scope DFSA
Licensing Made
Simple
Full-Scope DFSA
Licensing Made
Simple
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Successful Entity Setups
Successful Entity Setups
Successful Entity Setups
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Ratings out of 5
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More than 150 visionary entrepreneurs and investors rely on our expertise.
More than 1150 visionary entrepreneurs and investors rely on our expertise.
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Our unwavering focus on excellence delivers 100% client satisfaction.
Our unwavering focus on excellence delivers 100% client satisfaction.
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Frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between VARA, ADGM, and SCA for crypto?
VARA is Dubai’s virtual assets authority, ideal for firms based in DWTC. ADGM offers a global-facing regulatory framework. SCA is for mainland UAE firms serving local customers.
Can I hold crypto in a licensed custody setup in the UAE?
A Trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. It’s often used for asset protection, inheritance planning, and tax optimization. · A Foundation is a legal entity with its own legal personality—making it suitable for family governance, holding companies, and long-term succession. It combines the control of a company with the privacy of a trust.
Can foreign shareholders own 100% of a crypto firm in the UAE?
A Trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. It’s often used for asset protection, inheritance planning, and tax optimization. · A Foundation is a legal entity with its own legal personality—making it suitable for family governance, holding companies, and long-term succession. It combines the control of a company with the privacy of a trust.
What is the cost to set up a licensed crypto company in the UAE?
License setup costs vary widely but typically range from AED 200,000 to AED 1M+ depending on scope, regulatory classification, and office space.
What are the banking options for crypto companies?
You may face fines starting from AED 1,000 for late filing, increasing with time and repeated offenses. Ancova ensures timely submissions and zero penalties.
What is the difference between VARA, ADGM, and SCA for crypto?
VARA is Dubai’s virtual assets authority, ideal for firms based in DWTC. ADGM offers a global-facing regulatory framework. SCA is for mainland UAE firms serving local customers.
Can I hold crypto in a licensed custody setup in the UAE?
A Trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. It’s often used for asset protection, inheritance planning, and tax optimization. · A Foundation is a legal entity with its own legal personality—making it suitable for family governance, holding companies, and long-term succession. It combines the control of a company with the privacy of a trust.
Can foreign shareholders own 100% of a crypto firm in the UAE?
A Trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. It’s often used for asset protection, inheritance planning, and tax optimization. · A Foundation is a legal entity with its own legal personality—making it suitable for family governance, holding companies, and long-term succession. It combines the control of a company with the privacy of a trust.
What is the cost to set up a licensed crypto company in the UAE?
License setup costs vary widely but typically range from AED 200,000 to AED 1M+ depending on scope, regulatory classification, and office space.
What are the banking options for crypto companies?
You may face fines starting from AED 1,000 for late filing, increasing with time and repeated offenses. Ancova ensures timely submissions and zero penalties.
Why Clients Trust Ancova for Banking
Why Clients Trust Ancova for Banking
Clients trust Ancova for our precision, transparency, and deep expertise in business setup, taxation, and compliance. We deliver fast, reliable results—no shortcuts, no surprises.
Clients trust Ancova for our precision, transparency, and deep expertise in business setup, taxation, and compliance. We deliver fast, reliable results—no shortcuts, no surprises.

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