DOC-2011-20 Approval Procedures, Establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and Prospectus, and Periodic Information for General Purpose Investment Funds, Alternative Fund of Funds, and General Purpose Professional Funds

Printed from a page of the AMF website

Please disable your ad blocker to view this video.

II - Investment Products
II. 1 - Collective Investments
II. 1.3. Specific Provisions for AIFs
II. 1.3.2. Specific Provisions for Funds Open to Non-Professional Investors

Doctrine
UCITS

DOC-2011-20 Approval Procedures, Establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and Prospectus, and Periodic Information for General Purpose Investment Funds, Alternative Fund of Funds, and General Purpose Professional Funds

Share by email

Applicable as of December 18, 2025
Instruction DOC-2011-20

Print

Download
Viewed Version

Summary
Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine

Download the full preview of the doctrine

Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-21-1, 422-21-3, 422-250, 422-253, 423-1, and 423-9-1 of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XV of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions - forms and declarations

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Archives

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-21-1, 422-21-3, 422-250, 422-253, and 423-1 and 423-9-1 of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XV of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions - forms and declarations

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-21-1, 422-21-3, 422-250, 422-253, and 423-1 and 423-9-1 of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XV of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and/or, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-21-1, 422-21-3, 422-250, 422-253, and 423-1 and 423-9-1 of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-21-1, 422-21-3, 422-250, 422-253, and 423-1 and 423-9-1 of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 421-38, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Report on compensation and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVII of AMF Instruction DOC-2011-20

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF. This document has not been updated with regard to the texts transposing MiFID II and separating the legal regime of investment firms and portfolio management companies. This update will be carried out shortly.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

Articles 421-1, 421-13, 421-33, 421-34, 422-7, 422-11, 422-16, 422-17, 422-250, and 423-1 of the AMF General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

European Regulation 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-20 details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

European Regulation 583/2010

This instruction details the rules applicable to general purpose investment funds, alternative fund of funds, and general purpose professional funds regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of these funds during their life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine
Reference Texts

European Regulation 583/2010

This instruction details the rules applicable to non-coordinated UCITS regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation, modifications of a non-coordinated UCITS during its life (mutations/changes), and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine

Approval Application Form for the Constitution of a UCITS or a Compartment of a Non-Coordinated UCITS of French Law (Standard Procedure)

Approval Application Form for the Constitution of a UCITS or a Compartment of a Non-Coordinated UCITS of French Law (Analogy Procedure)

Approval Form for Mutation of a Non-Coordinated UCITS of French Law

Declaration Form for a Spin-Off in Application of Articles L.214-7-4 and L.214-8-7 of the Monetary and Financial Code

European Regulation 583/2010

Keywords

Collective Investments

AIFM

Prospectus

Legal Notices:
Publisher: The Director of the Communication Department of the AMF. Contact: Communication Department, Autorité des Marchés Financiers - 17, place de la Bourse - 75082 Paris Cedex 02