Mutual Fund Registration
Mutual Fund Registration
Launching a mutual fund in India requires more than investment expertise — it needs SEBI approval, a registered trust structure, a compliant AMC, and strong governance. Mutual Fund Registration is the formal process that allows an entity to pool investor money and launch mutual fund schemes legally.
Done right, it builds long-term credibility with investors, distributors, rating agencies, and regulators.
What is Mutual Fund Registration?
A SEBI license granted to a sponsor and its Asset Management Company (AMC) to operate mutual fund schemes. It involves registering a trust, appointing a trustee company, and meeting eligibility, capital, and compliance standards.
Who needs it
Financial institutions launching a mutual fund business
Corporate groups setting up an AMC
Wealth and investment firms expanding into fund management
Fintech platforms building pooled investment products
If you want to create and manage mutual fund schemes, you must be SEBI-registered.
Eligibility snapshot
Sponsor with proven financial soundness and track record
Positive net worth and profitability history
Minimum sponsor contribution: ₹50 crore net worth for AMC
Trust and trustee company must meet SEBI governance norms
Qualified key personnel and compliance framework
Fit and proper status with clean regulatory record
What we assist with
Eligibility evaluation and regulatory strategy
Setting up the trust, AMC, and trustee company
Drafting constitutive documents, policies, and manuals
Preparing SEBI application and annexures
Internal control, risk management, and compliance setup
Handling queries, inspections, and post-registration onboarding
Documents usually required
Sponsor financial statements and net-worth proof
KYC, background, and track record details
Trust deed, AMC incorporation documents, board resolutions
Shareholding structure and group disclosures
Business plan, organisation chart, IT and risk framework
Compliance, audit, and investor grievance policies
Our process
Understand sponsor profile and fund objectives
Map eligibility, structure, and documentation requirements
Form trust, AMC, and trustee entity
Prepare SEBI application and supporting documents
Coordinate with SEBI until approval and activation
Assist with scheme launch readiness and compliance setup
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually 4 to 9 months, depending on documentation and SEBI review.
Yes, if sponsor eligibility, capital, and governance criteria are met.
Yes — at least ₹50 crore.
Possible, subject to FEMA, fit and proper criteria, and SEBI approval.
Yes — each scheme must be filed and cleared before launch.