A PRACTICAL, COMPLIANT PATH TO LAUNCH YOUR ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND
Your Priorities: Speed, Compliance, Investor Protection, Tax Efficiency
You need to launch quickly, meet EU regulatory standards, protect investors, and optimize tax outcomes, without building a full regulatory and operational infrastructure.
Let’s help you overcome:
- Regulatory approvals delaying the launch for months
- Fragmented compliance across jurisdictions
- High costs and capital required for your own AIFM license
- Limited capacity to fundraise and manage oversight at the same time
Amicorp’s Authorized Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”) license, combined with Luxembourg’s Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (“RAIF”), provides a practical, proven, compliant route so you focus on the investment strategy while we handle the heavy lifting.
Launch Faster. Distribute Wider.
RAIFs benefit from not requiring prior approval by the Luxembourg regulator (“CSSF”). Partnering with Amicorp as your AIFM means you can bring your fund to market in a matter of weeks instead of months – avoiding delays and gaining a competitive edge.
With Amicorp as your authorized AIFM, the EU/EEA passport is available immediately once the marketing notification is filed – removing the need to navigate local private placement regimes. Amicorp assumes full responsibility for both investment management and regulatory compliance, so you can focus on growth and distribution across Europe.
Cross-border Efficiency and After-tax Outcomes
Depending on legal form and structuring choices, a RAIF can offer:
- Exemption from corporate income tax and withholding tax at the fund level (excluding the annual subscription tax)
- Access to Luxembourg’s tax treaty network (90+ countries) to reduce withholding on income such as dividends and interest
- Participation exemptions (where available) for qualifying dividends and capital gains
- Often, tax deferral at the investor level, taxation on distribution/realization, and enabling reinvestment within the fund
These features can improve after-tax returns for well-informed investors, particularly in multi-jurisdiction portfolios.
Scale and Adapt with Sub-Funds
Launch multiple legally segregated sub-funds under one umbrella RAIF. Add or close sub-funds without lengthy re-approval to align with strategy shifts and investor demand.
Independent Oversight that Supports Fundraising
Risk and portfolio oversight aligned to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) delivers strong governance that satisfies rigorous Limited Partner due diligence. An independent, regulated manager adds confidence.
Luxembourg as Domicile
Europe’s largest fund center and second globally after the United States, offering a stable political and legal environment, established alternative fund infrastructure, and robust investment treaty protection for cross-border investments.
HOW WE WORK WITH SPONSORS
Authorized AIFM Oversight
With Amicorp as a licensed AIFM, sponsors gain:
- Immediate EU/EEA passporting rights upon completion of the required regulatory marketing notification
- Full regulatory coverage: portfolio and risk management oversight, Annex IV reporting, and governance obligations
RAIF Structure Aligned to Your Strategy
- Open- or closed-ended funds, no restrictions on eligible assets
- Umbrella RAIF with legally and financially segregated sub-funds under one platform
- Tailored setup to meet investor expectations in private equity, real estate, private debt, and other alternative asset classes
Integrated Administration
We coordinate depositaries, administrators, and auditors directly.
- Seamless, transparent, compliant process
- Scalable, predictable pricing for cost certainty as the fund grows
- Sponsors stay focused on raising capital while operations run on a strong foundation
WHAT YOUR INVESTORS AND TEAM GAIN
- Immediate EU passporting via our AIFM license upon completion of the required regulatory marketing notification
- A flexible, tax-efficient Luxembourg RAIF platform tailored to the investment strategy
- Independent risk management and governance that builds investor trust
- Speed and cost advantages versus building an in-house structure
More information:
Download our flyer here for some practical examples of how our clients are taking advantage of this AIFM and RAIF combination.
If you would like to find out more or discuss how we can help launch your AIF, contact our team here.
