The DFSA is the independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from the DIFC, a purpose-built financial free zone in Dubai, UAE
The DFSA’s regulatory mandate includes asset management, banking and credit services, securities, collective investment funds, custody and trust services, commodities futures trading, Islamic finance, insurance, an international equities exchange, and an international commodities derivatives exchange.
In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements applicable in the DIFC.
The DFSA has also accepted a delegation of powers from the DIFC Registrar of Companies (RoC) to investigate the affairs of DIFC companies and partnerships where a material breach of DIFC Companies Law is suspected and to pursue enforcement remedies available to the Registrar.
You can view the Terms and Conditions of Use of the DFSA App here: Terms and Conditions of Use.
Contact Us
Please note that the DFSA’s office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (GMT +4) from Monday to Friday.
Office
Physical Address:
Level 13, West Wing, The Gate, DIFC
Postal Address:
PO Box 75850, Dubai, UAE
Contacts
Telephone: +971 (0)4 362 1500
Fax: +971 (0)4 362 0801