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The Comoros archipelago, located in the north-west of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, is a unique location for international business due to its strategic location and developing economy. The dynamic economic climate of the islands is due to a number of macroeconomic factors, including a stable political environment and progressive legislation aimed at attracting foreign…

Registering an investment fund Dominica represents an excellent opportunity for potential investors. Dominica, located in the eastern Caribbean, offers attractive conditions for the creation and management of investment funds. In this material we will look at how to open an investment fund in the Commonwealth of Dominica and what requirements are imposed on foreign entrepreneurs….

The Bahamas has become a popular location for many licensed investment funds due to its favorable terms and efficient regulation. The Investment Funds Act (IFA Act) has played an important role in strengthening the Bahamas’ position in the global investment vehicle management market. The Securities Exchange Board (SCB) regulates, licenses and registers investment fund Bahamas….

Mauritius is gradually establishing itself as a significant financial center in the East African region and an important hub for business with African countries. The use of Mauritian investment funds facilitates interaction with African countries, minimizing problems with currency transactions. The country, which is part of various economic unions, greatly simplifies access to African markets…

Investment funds abroad may be particularly attractive to those who already have experience investing internationally. By pooling capital, you can achieve more profitable investments and take your business to a new level. The financial sector plays a central role in the Swiss economy. Thanks to its strong economy, political neutrality and banking secrecy, the country…

Estonia, along with Luxembourg and the UK, is one of the most favorable jurisdictions for creating investment funds. In 2016, a new version of the Investment Funds Act came into force, which simplified the attraction of private collective investments through small alternative investment funds (AIFs). Investing capital in the commercial development of an investment fund…

The activities of Swedish investment funds are regulated by two main laws: the general EU directives and regulations and the “AIFM Act”. These laws control the registration of collective investment companies in transferable securities (UCITS) and any Sweden investment funds. Our specialists offer full support to foreign businessmen and firms when obtaining an investment fund…

Investment funds (IFs) include real estate funds, hedge funds and private equity funds registered and operating in the European Union. They operate in accordance with Directive 2011/61/EU AIFMD and the Law on Investment Funds and Their Managers in Latvia. In Latvia, IFs are monitored by the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK). Latvian investment funds…

Structures such as Portugal investment funds are financial companies whose main goal is to increase investors’ capital. In this jurisdiction, their activities are regulated by the Securities Market Commission (CMVM). The minimum investment amount to participate in the commercial program for obtaining a residence permit in Portugal is 500,000 euros. In 2021, the minimum amount…

Certain operational features and commercial significance make investment fund Spain attractive instruments for collective investment, combining profitability, risk management and ease of access for investors. Spain is one of the world jurisdictions that has created the most favorable conditions for the establishment of such structures, in particular, thanks to the comprehensive support from the state…

Belgium is an attractive jurisdiction for doing business due to many factors, such as a stable economy, favorable tax conditions for certain commercial projects and an advantageous geographical location. Entrepreneurs who decide to register an investment fund Belgium gain access to the European market, however, the procedure for establishing this type of structure has its…

The Bank of Lithuania, being the central bank and regulatory body of the country in the field of activity of any financial, and in particular investment firms, focuses on supporting start-ups. During the first year of operation, companies are provided with advice and support in lieu of penalties for minor violations. This approach, along with…