Investment fund setup in the UAE
Fund managers can establish funds in DIFC, ADGM or onshore, each with distinct regimes.
Options
- DIFC: exempt and qualified investor funds regulated by the DFSA
- ADGM: exempt and qualified investor funds regulated by the FSRA
- Onshore: funds regulated by the SCA
Requirements
A licensed fund manager or an external manager, fund documentation, service providers such as administrator, custodian and auditor, and investor eligibility rules depending on the fund type.
Common questions
Can a foreign manager run a UAE fund?
In many cases, subject to the regulator's rules on external fund managers.
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.