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NEW: Launch a Fund

Launch a Fund

Learn how to establish your own investment fund in Liechtenstein, including the key requirements, the advantages of the jurisdiction, and the indicative setup timeline, with access to the full questionnaire at the end.

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What is required to set up a fund

  • Promoter profile & track record: governance, experience, and fit-and-proper assessment.
  • Investment strategy & asset scope: clear mandate, risk limits, valuation and liquidity model.
  • Target investors: UCITS (public/retail) or AIF (professional/well-informed).
  • Legal form & structure: UCITS or AIF vehicle (e.g., SICAV; umbrella or single fund), share classes.
  • Core counterparties: AIFM/ManCo, Depositary, Fund Administrator, Auditor, Paying/Representative agents.
  • Documentation: prospectus/offering memorandum, articles, PRIIP KID/UCITS KIID, policies.
  • Governance & control: Board/management, risk management, compliance/AML, delegates.
  • Economic setup: initial/seed capital, fee budget, operating model, service agreements.

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Why Liechtenstein

  • Political & economic stability: stable public finances and a mature financial sector.
  • EU-compatible fund laws: full alignment via EEA membership (UCITS/AIFMD).
  • Flexible regulation: pragmatic framework and experienced local ecosystem.
  • Highly skilled talent & network: dense cluster of fund experts and service providers.
  • Respect for private wealth: predictable legal environment and asset protection culture.
  • Tax advantages at fund level: no fund-level income tax, no stamp duty on subscriptions, no VAT on management/advisory fees, no withholding tax on distributions; growing DTA network; deemed-compliant under FATCA/CRS.


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Fund Establishment Processn

The entire process of setting up an investment fund depends on the complexity of the planned fund structure and the chosen investment strategy. The outline below is indicative.

1) Fund Promoter Agreement

First contact and in-depth discussion on the fund parameters. Coordination with necessary third parties (e.g. Depositary, Auditor). Preparation of the Fund Questionnaire, Confidential Offer, and Promotor Contract.

2) Fund Documents

Preparation of all fund documents and coordination with Depositary and Auditor. Due Diligence on third parties, reserve ISIN/Valor/Bloomberg code, and obtain Commercial Register approval of the fund name.

3) Contracts

Onboarding of Legal Representative, Information Agent, Paying Agent, Asset Manager, and Distribution Channels. Preparation and signing of all contracts.

4) FMA / Commercial Register

Submission for FMA approval and registration at the Commercial Register.

  • UCITS: ~2 weeks
  • AIF: ~4 weeks

5) Technical Implementation

Final steps including EU notifications, bank account openings, activation of fund identification numbers, and links to information systems and platforms.

Total (indicative): ~8–16 weeks

Fund Establishment Process

You can either complete the full questionnaire or reach out to us directly if you have any questions or need guidance.

 
 

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