Fund Formation and Management in Gibraltar
Why Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a growing jurisdiction and is positioned in Europe as an alternative investment fund domicile and destination for investment fund managers. What makes Gibraltar an ideal jurisdiction is the various advantages and flexibility for foreign investors who also operate funds in other European centers.
Types of Structures
- Private Fund – As a collective investment scheme (“CIS”) this type of fund can be made available privately to an identifiable group. It can accept up to 50 participants (investors);
- Experienced Investor Funds – Allows experienced investors the opportunity to set up funds rapidly with minimum regulatory intervention. These funds can be formed as limited companies or as a Protected Cell Company (“PCC”) and may be open or close-ended;
- UCITS – Stands for ‘undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities’, a European directive that provides a regulatory framework for which are managed and domiciled in the EU and intended for sale to retail clients;
- Non-UCITS – Similar to UCITS funds they are used for undertakings for collective investments in transferable securities, the only difference between the two types is on-UCTIS funds can only be marketed in Gibraltar.
How Zeta Can Help
Zeta (Gibraltar) Limited team of experts provides a comprehensive fund formation and administration services for both regulated and private funds. We pride ourselves by ensuring our team provides the highest levels of service and support throughout the setup of a fund and the ongoing requirements.