Our services are not a menu of separate offerings. They are designed to operate as a connected platform — so a client moving from jurisdictional assessment through to authorisation, documentation, launch, and ongoing compliance does so with a single, senior-led team rather than coordinating between multiple advisers.
WHAT WE DO
Integrated support,
Integrated support,
designed to work together.
“From entry strategy to long-term compliance, through one experienced team.”
OUR SERVICES
Integrated advisory and compliance support across every stage.
Licensing and Regulatory Authorisations
End-to-end IFSCA licensing support from application to launch.
- Regulatory mapping and licence selection
- Application drafting and SWIT submission
- Launch readiness and Day-One operations
AML/KYC and Compliance Frameworks
Regulator-ready policies and ongoing compliance design.
- AML/CFT and KYC policy frameworks
- Risk assessments and monitoring logic
- Board governance and reporting
Legal Documentation and Governance
Fund, corporate, and commercial documentation prepared to hold up under scrutiny.
- Fund documents (PPMs, LPAs, subscription agreements)
- Investment management and advisory agreements
- Commercial contracts and regulatory opinions
Outsourced Compliance Support
Compliance as a managed service after authorisation.
- Filings, reporting, and statutory deadlines
- Compliance calendar and coordination
- Regulator interaction and updates
Fund and Cross-Border Structuring
Structuring support across IFSC, DIFC, ADGM, and offshore jurisdictions.
- AIF, FME, and SPV structuring
- Cross-border fund relocation
- Comparative jurisdictional advice
Secretarial and Corporate Services
Statutory and corporate housekeeping for IFSC and UAE entities.
- Incorporation and post-incorporation compliance
- Board and shareholder governance
- Corporate filings and records
HOW WE WORK
How AxiomSync works with clients.
01
Strategy
Understanding the business model and defining the right entry approach for GIFT City.
02
Approvals
Managing licensing, authorisations, and regulatory interactions end-to-end.
03
Foundations
Setting up compliance frameworks, structures, and documentation that work in practice.
04
Operations
Handling governance, filings, and regulatory requirements as the business grows.
INDUSTRIES
Built for the businesses entering GIFT City.
Fund managers
Fund managers
Fintechs and payments
Fintechs and payments
Broker-dealers
Broker-dealers
Family offices
Family offices
Financial institutions
Financial institutions
International groups
International groups
INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE
Backed by 20+ years across international financial centres.
AxiomSync is part of a wider group that has been advising regulated businesses since 2004 — including Gold Partner status with DIFC, registration as a Corporate Service Provider in DIFC, ADGM, and DWTC, and over 500 licensing mandates delivered across the UAE. That cross-border perspective shapes how we approach GIFT City, particularly for international promoters and groups.
AxiomSync
India10 Leaves
UAELegability
Luxembourg
UAE
Luxembourg
Mauritius
India
RELATED INSIGHTS
Practical intelligence for GIFT City firms.
GIFT CITY
GIFT City Explained — What It Actually Takes to Run a Fund There
A practical overview of licensing, structuring, compliance, and operational realities inside GIFT City.
COMPARATIVE GUIDE
GIFT City vs DIFC vs ADGM — Choosing the Right Jurisdiction
Compare regulatory positioning, fund structures, taxation, and market access across major IFCs.
REGULATORY
The IFSCA Authorisation Process — A Step-by-Step Guide
Understand timelines, documentation requirements, and key stages in obtaining IFSCA approval.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions we hear most often.
The applicable licence depends on your intended activity — including fund management, broker-dealer operations, leasing, fintech, treasury structures, or ancillary financial services. We assess your business model and align it with the most appropriate IFSCA framework before preparing the application strategy.
Timelines vary depending on the licence category, complexity of the structure, and regulator queries. In most cases, incorporation, application preparation, and IFSCA review together can range from several weeks to a few months.
Authorised entities must maintain regulatory reporting, governance standards, AML/KYC controls, audit processes, and periodic filings with the IFSCA. The scope depends on the nature and scale of the regulated activity.
GIFT City offers a distinct India-linked international finance ecosystem with competitive tax incentives and access to Indian markets, while DIFC and ADGM are mature Middle East financial centres with broader regional positioning. The ideal jurisdiction depends on investor base, operational footprint, and regulatory objectives.
Yes. A significant portion of our work involves international promoters, fund sponsors, family offices, and regulated firms evaluating GIFT City as part of a broader cross-border strategy.
AxiomSync operates as part of a wider advisory group with extensive experience across international financial centres including DIFC, ADGM, and other cross-border jurisdictions, supporting clients through licensing, structuring, and compliance processes.
Ready to start the conversation?
Whether you are evaluating GIFT City for the first time or already operating in the IFSC, AxiomSync can help you define the next practical step.
REGISTERED CORPORATE SERVICE PROVIDER IN GIFT CITY |
BACKED BY 20+ YEARS ACROSS DIFC, ADGM, LUXEMBOURG, AND MAURITIUS