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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

2000+

2000+

2000+

Successful Entity Setups

Successful Entity Setups

Successful Entity Setups

4,9

4,9

4,9

Ratings out of 5

Ratings out of 5

Ratings out of 5

Trusted by Leading Fund Managers Worldwide:

Trusted by Leading Fund Managers Worldwide:

Trusted by Leading Fund Managers Worldwide:

INCORPORATIONS

800

+

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We have established over 240 companies across trusted jurisdictions.

We have established over 880 companies across trusted jurisdictions.

Clients

1100

+

+

More than 150 visionary entrepreneurs and investors rely on our expertise.

More than 1150 visionary entrepreneurs and investors rely on our expertise.

Happy Clients

70
60

%

%

Our unwavering focus on excellence delivers 100% client satisfaction.

Our unwavering focus on excellence delivers 100% client satisfaction.

Commitment

95
50

%

%

We are fully committed to empowering your path to sovereignty.

We are fully committed to empowering your path to sovereignty.

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Dubai Bank Account Opening

Dubai Bank Account Opening

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.

2000+ Trusted Clients

2000+ Trusted Clients

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Experience

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