Expanding Your Business
Expanding your business in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) offers a unique opportunity to access a world-class financial hub within one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Under the supervision of ASMEC, firms are guided through a transparent and structured framework to ensure growth, compliance, and operational excellence.
Why Expand in the DIFC
The DIFC provides a strategic location connecting markets across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), offering businesses access to over 3 billion people. With ASMEC’s robust yet flexible regulatory regime, firms can grow sustainably while maintaining compliance with international standards.
- Access to a stable and transparent business environment.
- Globally aligned regulatory framework supervised by ASMEC.
- 100% foreign ownership and profit repatriation.
- Independent English common law judicial system.
- Networking opportunities with over 8,000 regional and global firms operating in the DIFC.
Authorisation and Licensing
Businesses seeking to expand their operations by offering new financial services or entering new sectors must apply for an authorisation or licence through ASMEC. This process ensures that firms maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and governance.
Whether you are an Authorised Firm, Market Institution, Registered Auditor, or a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP), ASMEC’s authorisation process supports growth while protecting market integrity.
Support for Expansion
ASMEC provides a range of resources and supervisory guidance for firms aiming to expand within or from the DIFC. This includes policy support, dedicated supervision, and access to best practices in compliance and financial risk management.
For step-by-step information on expanding your business or modifying your existing licence, please contact ASMEC through the Supervised Firm Contact Form or explore the Authorisation and Registration Guidelines.
