Establish & Scale Your Hedge Fund in the UAE with Full Regulatory Support
DIFC & ADGM Hedge Fund Licensing | SCA Approvals | Alternative Investment Structures
Why UAE for Hedge Funds?
Strategic Investment Hub – UAE attracts global hedge funds, asset managers & institutional investors.
Regulatory Clarity & Flexibility – DIFC, ADGM & SCA offer tailored hedge fund licensing pathways.
Tax & Business Advantages – DIFC & ADGM provide zero corporate tax for hedge funds & investment firms.
Hedge fund industry in the UAE is experiencing significant growth driven by capital inflows & institutional participation.
Applicable Services
How We Help
Regulatory Assessment & Licensing Roadmap (1-2 Weeks)
Identify the appropriate DIFC, ADGM, or SCA licensing model.
Dene fund structure & compliance requirements.
Case Study: A global hedge fund obtained a DIFC license & launched a multi-strategy investment portfolio.
License Application & Operational Setup (3-6 Months)
Submit hedge fund license applications, integrate investment tools.
Case Study: A UAE-based hedge fund optimized its trading infrastructure & governance framework.
Investment Execution & Growth Strategy (Ongoing)
Investor onboarding, capital allocation & compliance reporting.
Case Study: An ADGM-licensed hedge fund expanded its institutional investor base in the GCC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The process typically takes 3-6 months, depending on regulatory approvals.
Capital requirements vary based on fund strategy & risk prole, typically starting from $500K-$5M.
Yes! DIFC & ADGM allow 100% foreign ownership with regulatory approval.
Multi-strategy, quant, long/short, global macro, and digital asset hedge funds.
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