Luxembourg is a premier jurisdiction among Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) institutional investors. Before setting up an alternative investment vehicle in Luxembourg, it is imperative to take a closer look at the processes this initiative will entail. The...
Corporate Structuring
Quick facts : Luxembourg vehicles, the SOPARFI
The issuance of Soparfi shares is decided among the shareholders. Registered shares may be issued immediately upon successful formation of a Luxembourg Soparfi. What the share capital to set up a Luxembourg holding company ? The share capital of a Soparfi is divided...
Reserved Alternative Investment Fund: What Does It Mean?
The Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) is an innovative Luxembourg-domiciled vehicle that can be utilized for investing in all types of assets. Due to its unregulated nature, Reserved Alternative Investment Funds are not subject under the Commission for the...
Luxembourg Special Limited Partnership: What Does it Mean?
Luxembourg’s special limited partnership (SLP) structure is inspired by the Anglo-Saxon limited partnership regime. With its excellent structuring flexibility and contractual freedom, the special limited partnership (SLP) was designed to bolster the Grand Duchy’s...
What Does it Mean: Luxembourg Securitization Law
The Bill of Law No. 7825 enumerates amendments to the Luxembourg Securitization Law of 2004. Changes made allow for greater flexibility in the structuring, financing, and repackaging of transactions for securitization funds and securitization companies, in particular...
A Comprehensive Overview on Luxembourg Parallel Funds
At the heart of Europe is Luxembourg, the second largest fund domicile in the world. The country is highly appealing to foreign investors due to its firm reputation of excellence efficiency, flexibility, and highly professional fund industry. The Grand Duchy is also...
How to Set Up a Trading Company in Luxembourg
Setting up a Luxembourg trading company is identical to the holding company set up process, given that both company structures share many similarities. Despite this, both have their own unique features that distinguishes one from the other. Rather than operate...
Soparfi: What Does it Mean?
Soparfi (Société de Participations Financières) is an unregulated commercial company (SARL, SA) governed by the general provisions of Luxembourg common laws and general tax regime. Why SOPARFI is so popular among investors? It is considered an excellent investment...
Financial Holding Company in Luxembourg: Soparfi S.A. and S.à r.l.
Soparfi is the collective term referring to a Luxembourg holding and finance company with unrestricted activities but are primarily concerned with financing and holding stakes in other Luxembourg and overseas companies. In essence, a Soparfi is an unregulated company...
Comparison for Unregulated Investment Vehicles in Luxembourg – PART 2
Luxembourg moves forward in boosting its position as one of the world’s best destinations for investment vehicles. The Luxembourg Parliament works relentlessly to improve its investment toolbox for investment managers, giving them the opportunity to organize their...