Luxembourg Alternative Investment Funds AIF
Key Features
The AIFMD regulates the managers of alternative investment funds (AIFs) and its objectives include enhancing investor protection, increasing transparency for investors and regulators, and better managing systemic risks.
Part II of the Law is widely used to create alternative investment funds (AIF). It contains no provisions regarding investment or borrowing rules. Such rules are specified in CSSF circulars or determined on a case-by-case basis by the CSSF.
The net assets of an FCP may not be less than EUR 1,250,000. This minimum must be reached within a period of six months following its authorisation. The minimum capital of a self-managed SICAV/SICAF may not be less than EUR 300,000 at the date of authorisation. The capital of any SICAV/ SICAF must reach EUR 1,250,000 within a period of six months following its authorisation.
Legal Requirements
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Requirements |
Description |
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General |
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Common Fund (FCP), Investment Company-variable capital (SICAV), Investment Company-fixed capital (SICAF), Limited partnership |
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No |
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Share capital or equivalent |
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EUR 125,000 |
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None |
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Directors |
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1 |
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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 (local for FCP) |
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Yes (Local) |
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Yes |
Tax Treatment
A SIF is tax exempt in Luxembourg with the exception of the registration duty, which is fixed and does not vary with the number of compartments, and an annual subscription tax. There is no stamp duty in Luxembourg on the issuance or transfer of shares or units.
Duration to Set Up
About 6 months
Distinctive Benefits of Licence
- Internationally recognised investment fund industry;
- Reputable regulatory environment owing to its accessibility, knowledge and responsiveness of the regulator;
- Political, economic and social environment’s stability as well as stable legal environment;
- Favourable tax environment;
- Attractive jurisdiction for institutional investors; and
- Luxembourg investment funds benefit from a product passport, enabling them to be marketed to investors in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
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