Central Bank clarifies ELTIF Authorisation Process – Updated application form and website guidance

Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)

Date: 09 September 2025

The Central Bank has updated its  ELTIF application form (XLSX 235.5KB) to clarify certain requirements relating to:

(i)               the ability to establish open-ended ELTIFs;

(ii)              disclosures required under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation; and

(iii)             performance fee disclosure requirements for open-ended ELTIFs marketed to retail investors.

Information relating to the authorisation process for ELTIFs has also been updated on the website.