AIF Registration in Delhi

As India's capital and one of its largest corporate and trading hubs, Delhi has among the highest concentrations of personal loan, consumer finance, and MSME lending demand in the country. As private capital activity grows across Delhi, AIF registration is what lets fund managers formalise that capital-raising legally.

StartRight4U works with fund managers across Delhi to get AIF registration structured and filed correctly.

AIF Registration — What It Covers

An Alternative Investment Fund is a privately pooled investment structure — covering venture capital, private equity, hedge, and real estate strategies among others — registered with SEBI under the AIF Regulations, 2012. Registration is the authorisation a fund manager needs to raise capital from sophisticated investors and invest it under the fund's stated strategy.

AIF Categories Recognised by SEBI

• Category I: funds with a positive economic or social orientation — venture capital, SME, social venture, and infrastructure funds, often eligible for regulatory incentives
• Category II: funds that avoid significant leverage, including private equity and debt funds — typically the largest category by fund size
• Category III: funds pursuing complex, potentially leveraged trading strategies, such as hedge funds

Eligibility Criteria

• Constituted as a trust, company, LLP, or body corporate under Indian law
• A minimum fund corpus of ₹20 crore, or ₹10 crore for angel funds
• Minimum investor commitment of ₹1 crore, reduced to ₹25 lakh for fund employees/directors
• A qualified investment manager/sponsor holding a minimum continuing interest in the fund
• A well-defined investment strategy matching the chosen AIF category

Documents Required

• Trust deed, LLP agreement, or company incorporation documents as applicable
• Background and track record documentation for the manager and sponsor
• A Private Placement Memorandum setting out strategy, terms, and risks
• Risk management and compliance framework documentation
• The prescribed SEBI application form and applicable fee

The Registration Process, Step by Step

1. Set up the fund vehicle and identify the applicable AIF category
2. Draft the Private Placement Memorandum and strategy documentation
3. Submit the application to SEBI with the fund's structural and manager/sponsor details
4. Respond to SEBI's review queries as they arise
5. Receive the Certificate of Registration and begin fund operations

Why Choose StartRight4U

StartRight4U combines regulatory experience with an end-to-end execution team — documentation, technical review, and direct liaison on your application — so you're not navigating the process alone.

1. Dedicated specialists, not a generic filing service
2. Clear, upfront documentation checklist — no last-minute surprises
3. Direct support through queries and clarifications during review
4. Transparent pricing with no hidden charges