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SCA Licensing

SCA Licensing

Qualified Investor Fund (QIF)

Qualified
Investor Fund (QIF)

Exclusively designed for high-net-worth individuals and entities with AED 1M+ investment capacity or AED 500K+ annual income.

Exclusively designed for high-net-worth individuals and entities with AED 1M+ investment capacity or AED 500K+ annual income.

Ancova’s QIF licensing empowers you to operate with confidence under the FSRA’s rigorous standards. Benefit from streamlined regulatory filings, bespoke legal structuring, and robust governance frameworks tailored to your fund’s unique needs.

Ancova’s QIF licensing empowers you to operate with confidence under the FSRA’s rigorous standards. Benefit from streamlined regulatory filings, bespoke legal structuring, and robust governance frameworks tailored to your fund’s unique needs.

Licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, this license enables:

SCA filing & prospectus registration

Legal structuring in mainland or free zone

Risk management framework

Auditor & fund administrator onboarding

Ongoing reporting and audit support

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Custom licensing. Maximum impact.

Custom licensing. Maximum impact.

Our Specialized
Fund Licensing Solutions

Specialized Fund Licensing Solutions

Elite Venture Capital Solutions

Elite Venture Capital Solutions

Venture Capital Fund
SCA License

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Venture Capital
Fund SCA License

1

Overview:

Launch and manage your venture capital fund with precision and full regulatory compliance under SCA guidelines. We provide expert support from registration to ongoing governance, ensuring your fund attracts sophisticated investors and maximizes growth potential.

Comprehensive SCA registration
Tailored fund structuring
Investor-ready documentation
Ongoing compliance management

Exclusive Support

Benefit from dedicated advisory, seamless regulatory liaison, and strategic guidance to elevate your venture capital fund’s success.

Premier Private Equity Solutions

Premier Private Equity Solutions

No extra apps or platforms — talk to real teachers directly inside Talkee.

Private Equity Fund
SCA License

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Private Equity Fund
SCA License

2

Overview:

Establish your private equity fund with full SCA regulatory compliance. We guide you through licensing, structuring, and investor relations to maximize fund performance and credibility.

End-to-end SCA licensing
Custom fund structuring
Investor documentation
Ongoing compliance support

Dedicated Guidance:

Receive personalized advisory and seamless coordination with regulators for a successful fund launch and operation.

Begin Your Fund Journey

Begin Your Fund Journey

No extra apps or platforms — talk to real teachers directly inside Talkee.

Ready for Take off?

Ready for Take off?

3

Let’s Launch
Your Fund


Partner with Ancova for expert guidance and streamlined licensing. From initial setup to ongoing compliance, we’re here to propel your fund’s success.

2000+ Trusted Clients

Direct partnership

Experience

Trusted

Discreet & Confidential

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UAE Fund Management Licensing

UAE Fund Management Licensing

UAE Fund Management Licensing

DIFC vs ADGM vs SCA

DIFC (DFSA)

ADGM (FSRA)

Mainland UAE (SCA)

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction

Dubai International Financial Centre

Abu Dhabi Global Market

UAE Mainland (Federal)

Regulator

Regulator

Regulator

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

Financial Services Regulatory Authority

Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA)

Legal Framework

Legal Framework

Legal Framework

English Common Law

English Common Law

Civil Law

Fund Manager License

Fund Manager License

Fund Manager License

Category 3C
(Fund/Asset Manager)

Fund Manager License

Required via fund registration

Minimum Capital

Minimum Capital

Minimum Capital

USD 500,000
(depending on license)

USD 250,000+ (advisory), more for crypto

As per activity &
fund type

Fund Types Supported

Fund Types Supported

Fund Types Supported

Professional Funds, VC Funds, Investment Funds

VC, Crypto, Hedge, QIF, Retail Funds

Qualified Investor, Venture Capital, PE

Crypto Funds Allowed?

Crypto Funds Allowed?

Crypto Funds Allowed?

❌ Not yet permitted

✅ Yes – Regulated Digital Asset Funds

❌ Not yet permitted

License Timeline

License Timeline

License Timeline

12–20 weeks

8–14 weeks

12–20 weeks

Investor Access

Investor Access

Investor Access

GCC HNWIs, Family Offices, Institutions

Global LPs,
Crypto-native capital

GCC/UAE-based LPs, Family Offices

Best For

Best For

Best For

Institutional Asset Managers

Startups, VC, Crypto Funds, Tech Hubs

Real Estate Funds, PE, UAE Local Capital

Tax Environment

Tax Environment

Tax Environment

0% Capital Gains / Income

0% Capital Gains / Income

Corporate Tax may apply (depending on fund)

Why Clients Trust Ancova

Why Clients Trust Ancova

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

Direct partnership

Experience

Trusted

Discreet & Confidential

Get Started Now

Get Started Now

Get Started Now

UAE Fund Licensing

UAE Fund Licensing

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.

The Difference We Make.

The Difference We Make.

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Website

www.ancova-associates.com

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