The DFSA Rulebook Fees Module (FER)

FER/VER35/04-26 

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Application 

1.1.1

This module applies to a Person to whom a provision in legislation administered by the DFSA applies. 

1.2 General provisions 

Due date for payment of fees 

1.2.1 

Where pursuant to chapter 2 or chapter 4, a fee is payable for any application to the DFSA, the application will not be regarded as submitted until the fee and any supplementary fee has been paid in full. 

1.2.2

In regard to fees payable pursuant to chapter 3: 

(a) the initial annual fee must be paid in full to the DFSA within 21 days of the date on which the Licence, Recognition or registration is granted or notification made, unless otherwise specified in a Rule; and

(b) subsequent annual fees are payable in advance and must be paid in full to the DFSA: 

(i) in the case of a Person other than a Registered Auditor, on or before 1 January of the calendar year to which the fee relates;

(ii) in the case of a Registered Auditor, on or before 31 March of the calendar year to which the fee relates; and 

(iii) in the case of a Passported Fund, on or before the anniversary of the date of notification. 

Guidance 

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