Valsen Corporate

Isle of Man Authorised Fund

Isle of Man Authorised Fund
The Collective Investment Schemes Act 2008 (“CIS Act”) sets out the statutory framework in the Isle of Man for the promotion and regulation of collective investment schemes (“funds”).
 
Key Features

  • Formally authorised – most highly regulated
  • Must appoint an IOM Manager
  • Must appoint a fiduciary custodian/ trustee
  • Must have appropriate arrangements for asset management
  • Benefits from an investor compensation scheme
  • Can be sold directly to the general public in the IOM and subject to recognition elsewhere, for example, UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Jersey and Guernsey etc
  • Can be sold via the other sales routes

 
Legal Requirements

Requirements

Description

General
  • Corporate  vehicle permitted

Company, Limited partnership, Unit trust
  • Local physical office required

No

Share capital or equivalent
  • Minimum subscription

None
  • Minimum investors

None

Directors
  • Minimum number

2
  • Corporate directorship allowed

Yes
  • Local director required

Yes (if Administrator is not IoM resident)

Service Providers Required
  • Custodian

Yes
  • Fund manager/Investment manager

Yes (local)
  • Fund administrator

Yes
  • Auditors

Yes

 
Tax Treatment
Non-Isle of Man sourced income is free of tax, and there are no withholding taxes so that non-resident investors will receive income and capital returns without deduction.

 
Duration to Set Up
2 months

 
Distinctive Benefits of Licence

  • Low tax status
  • Political and economic stability
  • Proximity to the key markets of Europe
  • Cost-effective alternative for the domicile of investment funds
  • Has a wide range of fund service providers
  • Sophisticated professional and banking infrastructure, the Island offers a solution for all fund promoters
  • The Isle of Man has a well-founded reputation as a premier jurisdiction in terms of regulation and achieves a balance between
  • Provides a business-friendly environment and, on the other hand, meets international standards of financial supervision

 
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