Complete guide to SEBI AIF registration covering Category I, II & III funds, corpus requirements, investor eligibility, and ongoing compliance obligations
Three-step pathway to obtain SEBI registration for your Alternative Investment Fund
Submit Form A to SEBI with fund details, category selection (I/II/III), investment strategy, target corpus, investor profile, and key personnel details
SEBI reviews fund structure, investment strategy, placement memorandum, investor protection measures, fund manager qualifications, and compliance framework
Obtain SEBI AIF registration certificate. Commence fund operations, raise corpus from accredited investors, and maintain ongoing compliance obligations
Essential compliance areas for all Alternative Investment Funds under SEBI regulations
Category I (VCFs, SME Funds, Social Venture Funds), Category II (PE Funds, Debt Funds), Category III (Hedge Funds) — each with distinct investment restrictions and leverage limits
Maintain a detailed private placement memorandum with investment strategy, risk factors, fee structure, distribution waterfall, and investor rights clearly documented
Maintain fund records for 8 years including investor agreements, NAV statements, investment decisions, valuation reports, and all regulatory correspondence
Minimum investment of ₹1 Crore per investor (₹25 Lakhs for employees/directors), mandatory disclosures, grievance redressal, and independent fund administrator
Key eligibility criteria and requirements for setting up and registering an AIF with SEBI
Trugydex provides expert guidance for AIF registration, fund structuring, placement memorandum drafting, and ongoing SEBI compliance management
Get Expert Consultation Back to All Registrations