Regulated activities are defined in the QFC Financial Services Regulations (FSR), which sets out the framework for the regulation of the financial services sector operating from the QFC.

 If you wish to carry on one or more of the following regulated activities, you must obtain authorisation from the QFC Regulatory Authority. In addition, you must also hold a certificate of incorporation or registration issued by the Company Registration Office and be licensed by the QFC Authority. 

 The 13 Regulated Activities: 

1. Deposit taking 
2. Effecting a contract of insurance 
3. Carrying out a contract of insurance 
4. Dealing in investments
5. Arranging deals in investments 
6. Providing credit facilities 
7. Arranging credit facilities 
8. Providing custody services 
9. Arranging the provision of custody services 
10. Managing investments 
11. Advising on investments 
12. Operating a collective investment fund 
13. Operating a representative office

A firm may not carry on a regulated activity in or from the QFC without authorisation from the QFC Regulatory Authority.

Application Forms

If you are seeking authorisation by the Regulatory Authority to conduct regulated activities, click here.

If you are seeking an application form to undertake a controlled function click here.

If you are seeking an application for authorisation as a representative office, click here.