SEBI Services · Mutual Fund Registration

Mutual Fund Registration set up a SEBI-registered Asset Management Company and launch your mutual fund schemes.

Establishing a mutual fund in India requires SEBI approval of the sponsor, trustee, and Asset Management Company (AMC) — a rigorous process under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 that involves multi-stage regulatory review, minimum net worth requirements, and the establishment of an independent trustee board before any scheme can be launched.

Reviewing the proposed sponsor's financial strength, track record, and fit-and-proper criteria against SEBI's eligibility requirements for mutual fund sponsors. At Beyonte Compliances, we provide end-to-end registration and compliance support — guiding you through every stage of the SEBI regulatory process from application to authorisation and beyond.

What Our Service Covers

Sponsor Eligibility Assessment

Reviewing the proposed sponsor's financial strength, track record, and fit-and-proper criteria against SEBI's eligibility requirements for mutual fund sponsors.

Trustee Company Setup

Advising on the formation and composition of the Board of Trustees or Trustee Company — including independent trustee requirements and SEBI approval of individual trustees.

AMC Incorporation & SEBI Application

Incorporating the Asset Management Company and filing the SEBI registration application with complete documentation for sponsorship, trusteeship, and AMC.

Trust Deed Drafting

Drafting the Trust Deed establishing the Mutual Fund Trust — covering fund objectives, trustee powers, AMC appointment, and investor protection provisions.

Scheme Information Document (SID)

Drafting the Scheme Information Document for the first scheme launch — covering investment objective, asset allocation, risk factors, and NAV calculation methodology.

Investment Committee Setup

Advising on the composition and terms of reference of the Fund's Investment Committee — including fund manager qualifications and conflict of interest policies.

AMFI Registration for the AMC

Obtaining AMFI registration for the AMC and its fund managers as a prerequisite to launching and distributing mutual fund schemes.

Ongoing Regulatory Compliance

Managing SEBI reporting — quarterly portfolio disclosures, half-yearly statements, annual trustee reports, and NAV dissemination obligations.

Our Process

Eligibility & Structure Review

Assessing the applicant's eligibility, structure, and documentation readiness against SEBI regulatory requirements before initiating the application.

Document Preparation

Gathering and preparing all required entity, promoter, financial, and infrastructure documents for the registration application.

SEBI / Exchange Application Filing

Filing the complete registration or listing application with SEBI and the relevant exchange through the prescribed portal or process.

SEBI Query & Observation Response

Responding to SEBI observations and additional information requests — systematically and completely — to achieve timely registration or listing approval.

Registration / Listing & Compliance Setup

Receiving the registration certificate or listing approval and establishing the ongoing regulatory compliance framework for the authorised entity.

Why It Matters

✓SEBI registration is legally mandatory — operating without it attracts significant financial penalties and enforcement

✓Regulatory authorisation builds institutional credibility with investors, clients, and business partners

✓Structured application process reduces SEBI query rounds and minimises registration delays

✓Expert drafting of regulatory documents ensures compliance with SEBI's precise disclosure standards

✓Compliance framework setup from day one prevents inadvertent post-registration violations

✓SEBI query management experience accelerates the approval process through complex observation rounds

✓End-to-end support eliminates the need to manage multiple advisors across legal, finance, and regulatory domains

✓Ongoing compliance management protects the registration from lapse or SEBI-initiated cancellation

Frequently Asked Questions

A sponsor must be a body corporate with a sound track record, profitability in at least three of the preceding five years, and a minimum net worth of ₹100 crore. The sponsor must hold at least 40% of the net worth of the AMC. SEBI evaluates the sponsor's financial strength, reputation, and the competence of the proposed AMC's key personnel during the registration process.

The AMC must have a minimum net worth of ₹50 crore at all times. This must be maintained by the sponsor's contribution and/or the AMC's own capital. The net worth must be certified annually by a Chartered Accountant and reported to SEBI.

The SEBI mutual fund registration process is multi-stage and can take twelve to twenty-four months — from initial application submission through trustee approval, AMC registration, and first scheme launch. The timeline depends on the completeness of documentation, SEBI query rounds, and the pace of regulatory approvals for the trustee board composition.

Yes. Foreign entities can act as sponsors of Indian mutual funds — subject to FEMA FDI regulations governing investment in the AMC entity and SEBI's fit-and-proper and financial strength criteria for sponsors. Several of India's largest AMCs are majority-owned by foreign financial institutions.

Set up India's next SEBI-registered Asset Management Company.

Talk to our team about the mutual fund registration process, sponsor eligibility, and AMC incorporation.