Investment Projects

Buying property in Bali: An island's paradise for investment

Buying property in Bali: An island's paradise for investment

Renowned across the globe for its natural landscapes and deeply rooted cultural heritage, the Indonesian island of Bali has emerged as a leading tourism hotspot, captivating investors and propelling property values
Setting up a Charity Fund in 2024

Setting up a Charity Fund in 2024

Establishing a charity fund or organization requires figuring out which legal structure such an entity will have. To be able to do so, the organization is to come up
Registration of investment funds

Registration of investment funds

Except for charity projects, businesspeople have profit in mind when they start a project. There are different business models, but one of the most fruitful ways to make a good return and mobilise
Singapore's growing appeal for registering investment funds

Singapore's growing appeal for registering investment funds

In an era characterized by expanding global economic opportunities, the importance of establishing investment funds in foreign jurisdictions has gained prominence. The choice of the right jurisdiction for registering investment
Launch of an Investment Project in AIFC Kazakhstan

Launch of an Investment Project in AIFC Kazakhstan

Launch of an Investment Project in AIFC Kazakhstan The Astana International Financial Center stands as a beacon of economic progress, officially inaugurated in 2018 within Kazakhstan's borders. It represents a
Implementation of major investment projects in the UK

Implementation of major investment projects in the UK

Independently on the jurisdiction, investment activity is targeted at getting profit; it is a multistage activity which consists of investors' actions performed during the entire investment cycle, which includes: preparational
Project financing in the United Kingdom

Project financing in the United Kingdom

Project finance is used to fund long-term manufacturing assets. Initiatives can be sponsored with the help of investors, banks, and credit institutions. When investing in initiatives in England, four kinds of security preferences
What exactly is a trust?

What exactly is a trust?

Constructing a trust is one of the most common ways to protect financial resources and assets. This asset protection and distribution method provides dependable asset protection and distribution. Following that, we'll go over
VCC Registration In Ireland

VCC Registration In Ireland

If you are planning to start investing in Ireland, then the information from our blog post may be useful for you. This article provides expert explanations of some of the key aspects of
Fundraising in Switzerland

Fundraising in Switzerland

Raising funds by way of CIS in the Confederation of Switzerland is mainly regulated by CISA, FINMA-CISO (product wise) & the recently adopted FinSA (service wise). Because the country isn't an EU member,
NRF in Switzerland

NRF in Switzerland

Creating an open-ended NRF in Switzerland is possible as:  FCP; SICAV.  Establishing a closed-end NRF in Switzerland is possible as:  SICAF;
PEF & Fundraising in Switzerland

PEF & Fundraising in Switzerland

Those planning to set up a PEF in Switzerland should keep in mind that the recently revised CISA contains the following list of potential qualified investors: financial mediators;
FDI in Argentina

FDI in Argentina

One of the most popular forms of FDI in the Republic of Argentina is purchasing shares of an Argentinian company. Transactions involving simultaneous & delayed signing/completion are also possible. That normally depends on
PEF Regulation in Mexico

PEF Regulation in Mexico

In recent years, Mexico has been experiencing a solid growth due to its integration with and dependence on the US markets. Its efforts to enforce patent and intellectual property laws are advanced compared
AIF Regulation in Austria

AIF Regulation in Austria

Unlike 2018 & 2019, the number of applications for AIF registration in the Republic of Austria somewhat decreased in 2020. However, the country’s FDI sector is developing at a fast rate & it’s
Pooled Funds Regulation in Portugal

Pooled Funds Regulation in Portugal

Good asset management is essential to ensure a link between investors looking for a profitable investment and the financial needs of the real economy. If a fund has shown a stable high return
Pooled Funds Regulation in South Africa

Pooled Funds Regulation in South Africa

By establishing a non-profit fund in South Africa one gets a favourable tax regime. Actually, it is almost completely tax free, excluding VAT. Thus, such a structure turns into a separate supplier for
Regulation of PEF in South Korea

Regulation of PEF in South Korea

Adopted back in 2004, UIT regulations were meant to be an adaptation of the Law on Indirect Investment Asset Management Business. Five years later, the FSCMA was drafted whose sole purpose was to
Motivations For Using SPV in Abu Dhabi

Motivations For Using SPV in Abu Dhabi

For those interested in registering a company in the Emirates, this overview of the use of a Special purpose vehicle/entity (SPV or SPE) might come in handy. Use our tips on how you
Crowdfunding & P2P Platforms in Brazil

Crowdfunding & P2P Platforms in Brazil

There’s been quite a few legislative initiatives aimed at improving regulation of crowdfunding & P2P platforms in Brazil recently. So, let’s take a closer look at the latest amendments in the regulatory framework
Project Finance Structuring

Project Finance Structuring

The vast majority of projects around the world are financed through loans. Sponsors can choose to finance the project abroad directly or indirectly. If they choose the direct path of financing, then funds
Project Finance or Key Documents in Transactions

Project Finance or Key Documents in Transactions

Project finance is the financing of investment projects, in which the project itself is a way of servicing debt obligations. Lenders evaluate the investee in terms of profitability, which will ensure the repayment
Updated FDI Regulation in Malta

Updated FDI Regulation in Malta

In the European Union in recent years, there has been a rapid increase in investment related to critical EU assets. Earlier last year, the EU adopted a new FDI valuation regime, which is
PEF Regulatory Features in South Korea

PEF Regulatory Features in South Korea

Direct investment is a risky investment in a company, while the main task of such a step is to support a profitable business idea with funds and provide investors with a high income.
PEF Regulation in Portugal

PEF Regulation in Portugal

Purtuguese legislation doesn’t make any clear difference between venture & private equity capital; hence, one can use them interchangeably. If it isn’t specified otherwise, "private equity" can stand for operations involving equity &
Tackling Liquidity Problems and Private Funds

Tackling Liquidity Problems and Private Funds

Those planning on establishing an open-end fund in Asia or the EU should be mindful of these three important criteria: the liquidity of such structures is periodic & depends on
FDI Regime in Malaysia

FDI Regime in Malaysia

Acquiring shares of a Malaysian company requires obtaining a license. The sectors where getting a license is mandatory are: FSI; Islamic insurance; banking;
Fund Regulation in Japan

Fund Regulation in Japan

Establishing a PEF in Asia often takes the form of LPS (or a limited liability partnership). The establishment of an LLP in Japan is only possible after an agreement between its managers is
Funds in Switzerland

Funds in Switzerland

Entrepreneurs planning to establish a fund in Switzerland should keep in mind that the exclusive authority to regulate & oversee funds in this country rests with FINMA. They’ll be also required to ensure
Project Finance in Europe, Asia & America

Project Finance in Europe, Asia & America

Project finance (or PF) was, is & will likely be an extremely popular way of attracting funds for infrastructure projects in the EU. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in France is widely used to finance
Funds in Luxembourg

Funds in Luxembourg

By setting up an investment fund in Luxembourg, its founders can obtain EU citizenship, Tht, in turn, means that funds (& their managers) may be purchased by investors in the EEA under a
Key Participants in Project Finance

Key Participants in Project Finance

Project company - a limited liability organization, partnership or JV. Those seeking to register a project company in a foreign jurisdiction should keep in mind that such a structure will in
Mutual Trusts in Ireland

Mutual Trusts in Ireland

Those seeking to establish a mutual trust in the Republic of Ireland should keep in mind that their activities will be governed by the Investment Act. Mutual trusts are defined as arrangements entered
Direct Investment Regulation in Luxembourg

Direct Investment Regulation in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is Europe's largest center of attraction for investment funds, whose total assets exceed 3 trillion euros.  It is the 2nd largest investment fund center in the world after the U.S.  Over
PEF Regulation in Saudi Arabia

PEF Regulation in Saudi Arabia

Fund regulation in Saudi Arabia has a number of features that are crucial to consider before starting a business in this jurisdiction. In our blog post, we will provide a brief overview of
Pooled Funds in Hong Kong

Pooled Funds in Hong Kong

Investors seeking to establish a pooled fund in HKSAR have two options: creating unit trusts (requires concluding a trust agreement); establishing a VCC in HKSAR.
New Rules For PEF in Hong Kong

New Rules For PEF in Hong Kong

In the investment environment, the Special Administrative Region of China is usually called Asian Switzerland. However, Covid-19 has made its own adjustments and threatens to lose this prestigious status. To remedy the situation,
Traditional Funds in France

Traditional Funds in France

The basic rules governing the activities of traditional funds in France are contained in: Monetary & Financial Codes; General provisions on monetary funds; Funds’
FDI in France

FDI in France

Some foreign investments in the French economy require getting prior approval from the France’s Economic Ministry (a process referred to as FDI regulation in France). In 2020, the MEF announced the launching of
Changes in the FDI regulation in Singapore

Changes in the FDI regulation in Singapore

If you have decided to register an investment company in Singapore, you have chosen the right time to do so. The country's authorities have directed all economic efforts to attract FDI and create