Key Features
EuVeCa’s are funds which place a percentage of the investments supporting young and innovative companies.
EuSEF are funds that focus on investing in European social businesses. The EuVeCa and EuSEF regimes is available to managers of undertakings for Collective Investment established in the European Economic Area falling below the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive threshold of €500 million applicable to managers managing unleveraged, closed-ended alternative investment funds (AIF). EuVeCa and EuSEF regimes are allowed to passport and raise capital across Europe in return for complying with the investment rules, registration and minimum regulatory capital.
EuVeCa – Every fund wanting to use this label will have to evidence that a high percentage of investments (a minimum of 70% of the capital received from investors) will be spent in supporting young and innovative companies.
EuSEF – Every fund wanting to use this label will have to prove that a high percentage of investments (a minimum of 70% of the capital received from investors) will be spent in supporting social businesses. The fund will need to evidence that the achievement of measurable positive social impact will be the primary objective of each of the undertakings the Fund invests in.
Legal Requirements
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Requirements |
Description |
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General |
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Limited company, Unit trust, Limited partnership, Protected Cell Company (PCC) |
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No |
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Share capital or equivalent |
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None |
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None |
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Directors |
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2 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Service Providers Required |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Tax Treatment
- No Corporation tax on income accrued and derived outside Gibraltar
- No requirement to withhold tax on dividends or on redemption of shares
- No inheritance, capital gains tax, wealth tax or VAT
- No withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident companies or individuals
Duration to Set Up
3 to 6 months
Distinctive Benefits of Licence
- Low setup costs
- Quick and easy regulatory notification process
- No investment restrictions
- Favourable tax environment
The Valsen Advantage
- End to end comprehensive service
- Speedy and efficient service
- Expert advice on structuring options
- Dedicated ongoing compliance support
- Extensive network pool of service providers